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Synonyms for Dominant (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different):
dominant allele

WordNet sense 2 (greatest in status or authority or power):
sovereign, supreme

WordNet sense 3 (having superior power and influence):
overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating

WordNet sense 4 (responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws):
governing

WordNet sense 5 (able to control or determine policy):
controlling

WordNet sense 6 (most powerful or important or influential):
ascendant


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