Antonyms for dominant

Antonyms for (adj) dominant

Main entry: dominant

Definition: exercising influence or control

Usage: television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion; the dominant partner in the marriage

Antonyms: subordinate, low-level

Definition: lower in rank or importance


Antonyms: inferior

Definition: one of lesser rank or station or quality


Antonyms: inferior

Definition: of or characteristic of low rank or importance


Antonyms: inferior

Definition: of low or inferior quality


Antonyms: inferior

Definition: having an orbit between the sun and the Earth's orbit


Main entry: dominant

Definition: (of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar

Antonyms: recessive

Definition: (of genes) producing its characteristic phenotype only when its allele is identical


Main entry: dominant, predominant, prevailing, prevalent, rife

Definition: most frequent or common

Usage: prevailing winds

Antonyms: infrequent

Definition: not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals


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