The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
The triad built on the dominant tone.
A gene that is dominant.
A species or organism that is dominant.
(BDSM) The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
Ruling; governing; prevailing
Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.
Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.