Phonetic Breakdown of "dominate"
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dom-i-nate
3 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈdɒməˌneɪt/
/ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
D AA1 M AH0 N EY2 T
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Definition of "dominate"
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/
Adjective
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Ruling; governing; prevailingExample: "The dominant party controlled the government."
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Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.Example: "The dominant plants of the Carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers."
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Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.
Noun
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The late period of the Roman Empire, following the principate, during which the emperor's rule became more explicitly autocratic and remaining vestiges of the Roman Republic were removed from the formal workings of government; the reign of any particular emperor during this period.
Verb
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To govern, rule or control by superior authority or powerAntonyms: obey, submit
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To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someoneAntonyms: obey, submit
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To enjoy a commanding position in some field
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To overlook from a height.
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