German word

Dominanz

Pronunciation

IPA/ˌdomiˈnant͡s/

Meaning

  • feminine noundominance

Example

Die Dominanz der Mannschaft zeigte sich im ersten Spiel.

The team's dominance was evident in the first game.

Illustration for Dominanz (dominance)

More examples

Ihre soziale Dominanz macht Diskussionen oft schwierig.

Her social dominance often makes discussions difficult.

Core concept

One side holds the steering wheel while the other side adjusts its actions and decisions.

Common phrases

  • soziale Dominanz

    social dominance

  • relative Dominanz

    relative dominance

  • die Dominanz des Teams

    the team's dominance

Similar words

Macht: Power or authority to make others act or change their decisions.
Einfluss: The ability to change others' views or actions through words or conduct.
Überlegenheit: A state of being stronger or better than others in ability, numbers, or performance.
Vormachtstellung: A leading position in a particular field, region, or area of activity.

Definition in German

Dominanz bezeichnet die faktische Macht oder Überlegenheit, die es einer Partei erlaubt, das Verhalten oder Entscheidungen anderer zu beeinflussen.

Word origin

Dominanz is a learned borrowing related to Latin dominari, 'to rule', and entered German through French dominance.

Usage tips

  • Dominanz is feminine: die Dominanz, der Dominanz, with the plural form Dominanzen.

Other meanings

  • controlnoun
  • superioritynoun

Opposites

  • Unterlegenheitinferioritynoun
  • Gleichrangigkeitequal standingnoun

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