Learn how to use the comparative “less dominant” and superlative “least dominant” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “nondominant”?

The comparative form of “nondominant” is “less dominant”.

Example

Her left hand is less dominant than her right hand.

Example

In the game, the blue team is less dominant than the red team.

What is the superlative form of “nondominant”?

The superlative form of “nondominant” is “least dominant”.

Example

Among all the players, he is the least dominant on the field.

Example

The non-dominant group was the least dominant in the competition.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Least" and "less" are used with "dominant" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "less dominant" and "least dominant" are commonly used to indicate a lower degree of dominance.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Dominant" follows the regular pattern of using "less" and "least" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less dominant”

Used to describe something that has less power or influence.

Example

The non-dominant hand is usually weaker than the dominant hand.

Used to indicate that something is of lower quality or importance.

Example

The non-dominant team performed inferior to the dominant team.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least dominant”

Used to describe something that has the least power or influence.

Example

Out of all the players, she is the weakest in terms of dominance.

Used to indicate that something is of the lowest quality or importance.

Example

The non-dominant team was the most inferior in the tournament.

Using than with comparative “less dominant”

When using the comparative form "less dominant" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her left hand is less dominant than her right hand." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of dominance in "her left hand" is lower than the level of dominance in "her right hand."

How can I use this expression in context?

“less dominant” and “least dominant” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Sports

    The non-dominant team is less dominant than the opposing team.

    The non-dominant team is less dominant than the opposing team.

  • 2Skills

    His non-dominant hand is the least dominant in terms of dexterity.

    His non-dominant hand is the least dominant in terms of dexterity.

  • 3Hierarchy

    The non-dominant group is less dominant in the organization.

    The non-dominant group is less dominant in the organization.

  • 4Competitions

    The non-dominant player is the least dominant in the tournament.

    The non-dominant player is the least dominant in the tournament.

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