dominate
UK[ˈdɒmɪneɪt]US[ˈdɑːmɪneɪt]
v
to have power and control over someone or something
v
to be the most important or noticeable feature of something
Morpheme Breakdown
domin
ate
domin
master
ate
verb suffix
Etymology
the word 'dominate' traces its lineage directly to the latin verb dominari, meaning 'to rule, govern, or be master of'. this verb itself is derived from dominus, signifying 'master' or 'lord of the household', a term of authority in roman society. the latin root dom- is thought to originate from the proto-indo-european base dem-, meaning 'house, household', which also gives us the english word 'domain'. the suffix '-ate' was adopted into english from latin to form verbs indicating the performance of an action. thus, the literal construction 'to act as a master' evolved into the modern abstract senses of exercising control or being the most prominent element.
Analysis
Structure: domin (master) + ate (verb suffix)
domin (from latin dominus, meaning 'master, lord', functioning as the core root conveying the sense of control or lordship); ate (a verb-forming suffix from latin -atus, indicating an action or process).
Examples
the company dominates the global market for smartphone processors.
a single large oak tree dominates the landscape of the small hill.
he tended to dominate the conversation, leaving little room for others to speak.