DOMINANT
8 letters
11 Scrabble points
/ˈdɒmɪnənt/
Definition of DOMINANT
noun
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The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
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The triad built on the dominant tone.
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A gene that is dominant.
Related words:
dominator
adjective
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Ruling; governing; prevailing
"The dominant party controlled the government."
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Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.
"The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers."
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Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
D
O
M
I
N
A
N
T
Length
8 letters
Scrabble Score
11 points