Main Entry: dom·i·nate

Pronunciation: \ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt\

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): dom·i·nat·ed; dom·i·nat·ing

Etymology: Latin dominatus, past participle of dominari, from dominus master; akin to Latin domus house — more at dome

Date: 1611

transitive verb 1 : rule, control <an empire that dominated the world>
2 : to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on <the ambition that has dominated his life>
3 : to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position <a hill that dominates the town>
4 a : to be predominant in <sugar maples dominate the forest> b : to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in <name brands dominate the market>intransitive verb 1 : to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence
2 : to occupy a more elevated or superior position

— dom·i·na·tive \-ˌnā-tiv\ adjective

— dom·i·na·tor \-ˌnā-tər\ noun