dominant

(noun) (music) the fifth note of the diatonic scale.

(noun) an allele that produces the same phenotype whether its paired allele is identical or different. Synonyms: dominant allele.

(adj) exercising influence or control. Synonyms: dominant (vs. subordinate). Examples: "Television plays a dominant role in molding public opinion." "The dominant partner in the marriage."

(adj) (of genes) producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar. Synonyms: dominant (vs. recessive).

(adj) most frequent or common. Synonyms: prevailing, prevalent, predominant, rife. Example: "Prevailing winds."