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dominance

/ˈdɒmɪnəns/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The state or condition of exerting influence or control.

    - "The dominance of cats over dogs in this household is quite evident."
    - "The dominance of the CEO in the boardroom is undeniable."
  • Noun

    The quality or power of a stimulus to evoke a response.

    - "The dominance of red color in marketing is well-documented."
    - "The dominance of a particular melody in a piece of music is captivating."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with dominance
chance , dance , romance , advance , enhance
Variants
List of all variants of dominance that leads to same result
dominance , dominances , apical dominance , apical dominances , law of dominance , Mendel's law , law of independent assortment , law of segregation
Forms
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dominated, dominator, dominance's, more dominant


Etymology
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From the Latin dominus, meaning 'master' or 'lord'.


Trivia
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  1. Dominance is a common theme in animal behavior studies.

  2. The term 'dominance hierarchy' refers to the order in which animals rank in a group based on their level of dominance.


Related Concepts
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  1. Power: Dominance is closely related to power, which is the ability to control or influence others.

  2. Leadership: Dominance can also be associated with effective leadership, where a leader exerts influence and control in a positive and productive way.


Culture
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Dominance has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with power dynamics, such as Shakespeare's 'King Lear' and 'Macbeth'. In art, dominance can be seen in the use of strong lines and bold colors to convey power and control. In music, the dominance of a particular genre or artist can shape the cultural landscape.

How to Memorize "dominance"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a lion, the king of the jungle, as a symbol of dominance.

  2. associate

    - Associate dominance with the idea of being in control and having power.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Dominate with D', where D stands for dominance.


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