Definitions and Examples of dominant, primary, major
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Exercising control or influence over others; being the most important or prominent.
Example
The CEO was the dominant figure in the company, making all the major decisions.
First or highest in rank or importance; main or principal.
Example
The primary goal of the project was to increase sales by 20%.
Greater in size, extent, or importance; significant or substantial.
Example
The company's major source of revenue came from its online sales platform.
Key Differences: dominant vs primary vs major
- 1Dominant implies having control or influence over others, while primary refers to being first or highest in rank or importance.
- 2Primary is a complementary antonym, meaning it is the opposite of nondominant but not necessarily interchangeable. Major is a gradable antonym, meaning it can be used to describe something that is more or less important than another thing.
- 3Major refers to something that is significant or substantial, while nondominant refers to something that is secondary or less important.
Effective Usage of dominant, primary, major
- 1Academic Writing: Use these antonyms to describe relationships between variables or concepts.
- 2Sports: Use dominant and nondominant to describe the performance of athletes or teams.
- 3Business: Use primary and major to describe the importance of products, services, or markets.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nondominant are dominant, primary, and major. Use dominant to describe control or influence, primary to describe rank or importance, and major to describe significance or size. These antonyms can be used in academic writing, sports, and business contexts.
