dominance

Everyday

1. Dominance is having more power, control or importance than others. tree →
2. In sport, dominance means being much better than other teams over a long time. tree →
3. (science) In genetics, dominance is when one version of a gene shows instead of another. tree →

In the lessons

In science it appears in animal groups (the dominant wolf) and in genetics (dominant and recessive genes, for example eye colour). In sports reports, «total dominance» of a match. In history, the dominance of an empire. Phrases: «total dominance», «dominance over», «a position of dominance».

Examples

• The team showed its dominance by winning every match. tree →
• Wolves show dominance with body language. tree →
• The dominance of the empire lasted for centuries. tree →
• Hand dominance means whether you are left- or right-handed. tree →
• The gene for brown eyes shows dominance over the gene for blue eyes. tree →
• The big dog tried to show dominance over the puppy. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective «dominant»; verb «dominate». Do not confuse with «domination» (taking control, often by force) though they are close. Myth: «alpha wolf» stories are simplified; wild wolf packs are mostly families.