Dominance

Relationship where one entity exerts control or superiority over another.

supremacy control ascendancy

Dominance describes a relationship where one entity exerts control or superiority over another. It is often used in biology, social sciences, and game theory to describe a power dynamic.

/ˈdɒmɪnəns/

Derived from the Latin dominus meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

Dominance is like when a bigger kid helps decide what games everyone plays, or when one animal in a group gets to eat first.

What does dominance mean? It means one entity has more power or control than others
How is dominance shown? Through behavior, physical strength, or social status
Can dominance be positive? Sometimes, it can provide stability and order within a group

preeminence authority power

submission weakness inferiority

power dynamics social hierarchy control

alpha male market dominance genetic dominance

social structure ecosystem game theory

biological category social concept strategic