dominant

Intermediate

/ˈdɒmɪnənt/

adjective
Most noticeable or important

dominant in a sentence

  • “The dominant mountain overlooks the valley.”
  • “The company is now dominant in its market.”
  • “It is the dominant culture in the region.”
  • “The dominant female of the pack.”

What does “dominant” mean?

dominant (adjective) means most noticeable or important. It is pronounced /ˈdɒmɪnənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dominant" mean?
dominant (adjective) means: Most noticeable or important
How do you pronounce "dominant"?
"dominant" is pronounced /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dominant" in a sentence?
Here is "dominant" used in a sentence: The dominant mountain overlooks the valley.

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