Dominative

/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to, characterized by, or having the quality of domination.

Etymology

From 'dominate' (Latin 'dominari') + '-ive' (forming adjectives meaning having the quality of). A less common alternative to 'dominating' or 'dominant,' emphasizing the nature or capacity for dominance.

Kelly Says

'Dominative' is rarely used in modern English, but it survives in specialized contexts like psychology and linguistics where scholars describe 'dominative impulses' or 'dominative structures'—it sounds more technical and abstract than the everyday word 'dominating.'

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