Dominant
Example: In de discussie was zijn dominante houding moeilijk te negeren.
Definition
"Dominant" describes a person or behavior that asserts control or influence over others in a way that is strong and commanding. For example, in the sentence 'In de discussie was zijn dominante houding moeilijk te negeren,' it refers to a controlling attitude that is hard to overlook.
Etymology
The word "dominant" comes from the Latin word 'dominari,' meaning 'to rule or dominate.' It entered English through Old French 'dominant,' originally used in the context of authority or power, perfectly capturing the sense of control implied in the modern usage.
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"Dominant" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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