Definitions
- Referring to a person or group that has control or power over others. - Describing a trait or characteristic that is more influential or prominent than others. - Talking about a gene or allele that is expressed over another in a heterozygous individual.
- Describing something that is most common or widespread in a particular area or group. - Referring to a factor or element that has the greatest influence or importance. - Talking about a color or tone that is the most noticeable or prominent in a painting or photograph.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is more important or influential than others.
- 2Both words can be used to describe traits, characteristics, or factors.
- 3Both words are adjectives that can modify nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Dominant implies control or power over others, while predominant refers to something that is most common or widespread.
- 2Intensity: Dominant suggests a higher degree of influence or importance than predominant.
- 3Usage: Dominant is often used in the context of biology or social hierarchy, while predominant is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 4Connotation: Dominant can have negative connotations of oppression or abuse of power, while predominant is more neutral in tone.
Remember this!
Dominant and predominant are synonyms that describe something that is more important or influential than others. However, dominant implies control or power over others, while predominant refers to something that is most common or widespread. Additionally, dominant suggests a higher degree of influence or importance than predominant, and dominant can have negative connotations of oppression or abuse of power.
