noun
dominance
DO-mih-nuhns
noun
1
The state of being the most powerful, important, or influential.
"The company maintained its dominance in the smartphone market for a decade."
"Wolves establish dominance within the pack through displays of aggression."
How to Use Dominance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing the most powerful or influential, whether in a market, a relationship, or a group.
Common pairings
market dominance
establish dominance
global dominance
Word Forms
dominances plural
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Etymology
From "dominant" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ance."