DOMINANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DOMINANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “dominance”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “dominance” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Dominance” are: ascendance, ascendancy, ascendence, ascendency, control, laterality, authorisation, authority, authorization, potency, say-so, supremacy, superiority, predominance, domination, dominion, mastery, power, rule, command, sway, leverage, influence, prevalence, greater amount, greater number, preponderance, majority, bulk

Dominance as a Noun

Definitions of "Dominance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dominance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The organic phenomenon in which one of a pair of alleles present in a genotype is expressed in the phenotype and the other allele of the pair is not.
• Superior development of one side of the body.
• The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
• The predominance of one or more species in a plant (or animal) community.
• The phenomenon whereby, in an individual containing two allelic forms of a gene, one is expressed to the exclusion of the other.
• The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
• Power and influence over others.

Synonyms of "Dominance" as a noun (29 Words)

ascendance	The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
ascendancy	Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence. The ascendancy of good over evil.
ascendence	The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
ascendency	The state that exists when one person or group has power over another.
authorisation	A document giving an official instruction or command.
authority	(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others. He has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed.
authorization	The action of authorizing. Deputies are given authorization to make arrests.
bulk	Roughage in food. The bulk of the traffic had passed.
command	The power or authority to command. A five member general command.
control	The economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. I turned the controls over to her.
dominion	One of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth. Man s attempt to establish dominion over nature.
greater amount	A person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field.
greater number	A person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field.
influence	One having power to influence another. The influence of television violence.
laterality	Superior development of one side of the body.
leverage	Mechanical advantage gained by leverage. The right wing had lost much of its political leverage in the Assembly.
majority	The number by which the votes cast for one party or candidate exceed those for the next. Labour retained the seat with a majority of 9 830.
mastery	Great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity. She played with some mastery.
potency	The strength of an intoxicant or drug, as measured by the amount needed to produce a certain response. The potency of these drugs paralleled their effectiveness.
power	Holding an office means being in power. He was a power in the university.
predominance	The state of being predominant over others. Hollywood s continued predominance in the international film market.
preponderance	A superiority in numbers or amount. The least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale.
prevalence	The quality of prevailing generally; being widespread. He was surprised by the prevalence of optimism about the future.
rule	A rule describing or prescribing a linguistic practice. The revolution brought an end to British rule.
say-so	One chap’s arbitrary assertion.
superiority	The state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits. An attempt to establish superiority over others.
supremacy	The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status. The supremacy of the king.
sway	Controlling influence. The easy sway of her hips.

Usage Examples of "Dominance" as a noun

• Her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her.
• The worldwide dominance of Hollywood.
• Some plants produce structures to outcompete other species for dominance in a given habitat.
• All had, in conformity with the principle of dominance, round seeds with yellow cotyledons.

Associations of "Dominance" (30 Words)

ascendancy	Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence. The ascendancy of good over evil.
authority	The right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another. He has the authority to issue warrants.
cavalier	A royalist supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War. Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude.
centralize	Make central. The Russian government centralized the distribution of food.
charismatic	Relating to the charismatic movement in the Christian Church. Charismatic prophecy.
commanding	(in military contexts) having a position of authority. A commanding view of the ocean.
control	Control others or oneself or influence skillfully usually to one s advantage. The whole operation is under the control of a production manager.
coordinator	Someone whose task is to see that work goes harmoniously. A full time coordinator was appointed to oversee the referral process.
dictator	A ruler who is unconstrained by law. My boss is a dictator who makes everyone work overtime.
dogmatic	Characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles. She was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed.
dominate	Have a commanding position over; overlook. The race was dominated by the 1998 champion.
dominated	Controlled or ruled by superior authority or power.
domineer	Rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner. She doesn t domineer preferring to lead by inspiration rather than by intimidation.
domineering	Tending to domineer. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
govern	Control, influence, or regulate (a person, action, or course of events. He does not have the ability to govern himself or others successfully.
governing	The act of governing exercising authority. Regulations for the governing of state prisons.
mastery	Power to dominate or defeat. Man s mastery over nature.
overwhelming	(especially of an emotion) very strong. Overwhelming joy.
potentate	A ruler who is unconstrained by law.
predominate	Having superior power and influence. Small scale producers predominate in the south.
prevail	Be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time. She was prevailed upon to give an account of her work.
reassert	Assert again. He moved quickly to reassert his control.
recalcitrance	The trait of being unmanageable.
reign	The period during which a monarch is sovereign. In America baseball reigns supreme.
subjugate	Make someone or something subordinate to. The invaders had soon subjugated most of the population.
subjugation	The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control. The colonial subjugation of a country by means of brute military force.
superintendence	The management or arrangement of an activity or organization; supervision. The school was under the superintendence of the nuns of the convent.
supremacy	The state or condition of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status. The supremacy of the king.
thermostat	Control the temperature with a thermostat.