Definitions for dominant

Definitions for (noun) dominant

Main entry: dominant, dominant allele

Definition: an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different


Main entry: dominant

Definition: (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale


Definitions 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


Main entry: dominant

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


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

Definition: most frequent or common

Usage: prevailing winds


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