dominated
ˈdɑːməˌneɪtɪd
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Definition of dominated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
controlcontrolled or ruled by superior authority or power
  • The region was dominated by foreign powers.
overpowered subdued subjugated
2.
importanceovershadowed by something larger or more significant
  • The small town was dominated by the towering mountains.
overpowered subdued subjugated
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controlled or led by men
The tech industry is often male-dominated.

Origin of dominated

Latin, dominatus (ruled, governed)

Terms with dominated included in their meaning

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university influence
town dominated by its university population
competition
dominated by one competitor over another
domination
be dominated or bullied by others
ecosystem
natural habitat dominated by grass plants
condition
being dominated by a strong physical condition or force
control
easily dominated or controlled by others
urban areas
dominated by frequent criminal activities
gender roles
area or activity dominated by men

Examples of dominated in a sentence

  • The conversation was dominated by one loud voice.
  • The conversation was dominated by her loud voice.
  • His thoughts were dominated by worries about the future.

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  1. French:assujettie, sous l'emprise, ...
  2. German:dominiert, überragt, ...
  3. Italian:dominato, oscurato, ...
  4. Spanish:dominada, dominado, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominado, dominada, ...
  6. Chinese:被控制的, 主导的, ...
  7. Japanese:支配された, 支配されている, ...
  8. Arabic:مُهَيْمَن عَلَيْه, مَغْلُوب عَلَيْهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִשְׁלָט, ...
  10. Russian:подвластный, затененный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підконтрольний, затьмарений, ...
  12. Hindi:नियंत्रित, आच्छादित, ...
dominate
ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt

Definition of dominate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
authoritytr.govern or control with superior powertr.
  • The king dominated the entire region.
command control rule
2.
prominentintr.be the most important or conspicuous elementintr.
  • In the painting, the red color dominates the canvas..
control domineer oversee
3.
controltr.exert overwhelming influence over someone or somethingtr.
  • Her ideas dominated the discussion.
command control
4.
leadershipintr.enjoy a commanding position in a fieldintr.
  • The team dominated the league for years.
command control
5.
landscapetr.UKoverlook an area from a heighttr.UK
  • The castle dominates the valley.
command oversee
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command attention and control during a performance
The actor held and dominated the stage with his powerful monologue.
be the main topic in news
The scandal continues to dominate the headlines.

Origin of dominate

Latin, dominari (to rule)

Examples of dominate in a sentence

  • Military forces dominate the occupied territory.
  • The skyscraper dominates the city skyline.
  • Her voice dominates every conversation.
  • He tried to dominate the conversation.
  • The company aims to dominate the market.
  • She aims to dominate the chess tournament this year.

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  1. French:dominer, prédominer, ...
  2. German:beherrschen, prägen, ...
  3. Italian:dominare, predominare, ...
  4. Spanish:dominar, predominar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominar, predominar, ...
  6. Chinese:统治, 主导, ...
  7. Japanese:支配する, 優勢である, ...
  8. Arabic:سَيْطَرَ, سَادَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹט, לִבְלוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:доминировать, преобладать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:панувати, переважати, ...
  12. Hindi:शासन करना, हावी होना, ...
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