dominant

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Most powerful, important, or noticeable.

   Television still plays a dominant role in shaping public opinion.

2. 2
   adj

   Having control or authority over others.

   The dominant party controlled every vote in parliament.

3. 3
   adj

   Of a gene, producing its effect even when paired with a different version.

   Brown eyes result from a dominant gene.

From Middle French dominant.

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