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Definition of dominancy

dominancy

/ˈdɑːmɪnənsi/
dom · i · nan · cy
Adverb:dominantly
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Plural:dominancies
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Adjective:dominant
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• noun

1

The state, quality, or fact of being dominant; supremacy, ascendancy, or prevailing influence.

Example

"Early sociological treatises often examined the political dominancy of the landed aristocracy over rural communities."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'dominance' is overwhelmingly preferred in both general and technical writing, making 'dominancy' a relatively rare or dated variant.

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• Nearby Words

domesticity
domicile
dominance
dominancy
dominant
dominantly
dominate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century from the adjective 'dominant' (from Latin 'dominans', meaning 'ruling') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-cy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dominancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dominancy
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