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dominative
dom·i·nate D0333300 (dŏm′ə-nāt′)v. dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing, dom·i·nates v.tr.1. To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power: Successful leaders dominate events rather than react to them.2. To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over: Ambition dominated their lives.3. a. To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in: a drug company that dominates the tranquilizer market.b. To be the most abundant in: Grasses dominate most salt marshes.4. To overlook from a height: a view from the cliffside chalet that dominates the valley.v.intr.1. To have or exert strong authority or mastery.2. To be situated in or occupy a position that is more elevated or decidedly superior to others.3. To be predominant in an ecosystem. [Latin dominārī, domināt-, to rule, from dominus, lord; see dem- in Indo-European roots.] dom′i·na′tive adj.dom′i·na′tor n.ThesaurusdominativeadjectiveExercising controlling power or influence:commanding, controlling, dominant, dominating, governing, paramount, preponderant, regnant, reigning, ruling.EncyclopediaSeeDominateMedicalSeedominatedominative
Synonyms for dominativeadj exercising controlling power or influenceSynonyms- commanding
- controlling
- dominant
- dominating
- governing
- paramount
- preponderant
- regnant
- reigning
- ruling
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