dominancy

dom·i·nance

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Definitions of dominancy word

noun dominancy rule; control; authority; ascendancy. 1
noun dominancy the condition of being dominant. 1
noun dominancy Psychology. the disposition of an individual to assert control in dealing with others. 1
noun dominancy Animal Behavior. high status in a social group, usually acquired as the result of aggression, that involves the tendency to take priority in access to limited resources, as food, mates, or space. 1
noun dominancy Neurology. the normal tendency for one side of the brain to be more important than the other in controlling certain functions, as speech and language. 1
noun dominancy (archaic) predominance; ascendency; authority. 1

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20; domin(ant) + -ance

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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