dominance

[ dom-uh-nuhns ]

noun

1. control; authority; rule; supreme influence.
2. the condition of being dominant, or having the authority to influence or control.
3. Psychology. the disposition of an individual to assert control in dealing with others.
4. Animal Behavior. high status in a social group, usually acquired as the result of aggression, that involves the tendency to take priority in access to limited resources, as food, mates, or space.
5. Neurology. the normal tendency for one side of the brain to be more important than the other in controlling certain functions, as speech and language.

dominance

/ ˈdɒmɪnəns /

noun

1. control; ascendancy

Other Words From

• non·domi·nance noun
• self-domi·nance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dominance¹

First recorded in 1810–20; domin(ant) + -ance

Example Sentences

“We will restore U.S. energy dominance, revitalize our auto industry to bring back American jobs, and make the U.S. the global leader of AI,” Zeldin said in his statement accepting the job, later adding he will also protect "access to clean air and water."

From Salon

With the added bulk of flanker Francois Louw and locks RG Snyman and Franco Mostert, the Springboks opted for six forwards on the bench and only two backs as an innovative way of maintaining their dominance up front for the entire 80 minutes.

From BBC

Many conservatives believe that China poses the single greatest threat to continued US global dominance, both economically and militarily.

From BBC

One GOP insider that the BBC ran into in the corridors said the transition was “a free for all”, as different factions of the party battle for dominance.

From BBC

Given their territory dominance and the presence of lethal finishers Jordan and Mark Tele'a in their back three, a hat-trick of McKenzie penalties was the minimum they could have extracted from the first half.

From BBC

Related Words

• control
• domination
• influence
• power
• preeminence
• rule
• sovereignty