dominate: Meaning and Definition of

dom•i•nate

1. to rule over; govern; control.
2. to tower above; overlook; overshadow:the landscape. A tall pine dominated
3. to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
4. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
5. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.

1. to rule; exercise control; predominate.
2. to occupy a commanding or elevated position.