dominant
/ˈdɒmɪnənt/noun
Middle School
1
The fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.
2
The triad built on the dominant tone.
3
Of an allele, that a heterozygote for the allele has the same phenotype as the homozygote.
4
A species or organism that is dominant.
5
The dominating partner in sadomasochistic sexual activity.
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Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing