© 2026 Sloth Lingo. Learn easy. Lounge wisely.

domination

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

KK: /dɑˈmɪneɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of having control or power over someone or something, often in a way that is strong or overwhelming.


Example

The team's domination in the tournament was evident as they won every match.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that game last night?
Sloth B
Yeah! The team's domination was incredible.
Sloth A
I know, right? They played so well together.
Sloth B
Totally! It felt like they were unstoppable.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
control
power
supremacy
Antonyms
subordination
weakness
inferiority
Root Explanation

Domination → It is formed from "dominari" (meaning to rule or master) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process of). The word "domination" refers to the act or process of ruling or exercising control over others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'ruling' ('dominari') over others — that's why domination means having control or power over someone.

Visually Confused Words
denomination
adnomination
nomination
donation
predomination
debromination
deamination
commination
Is this page helpful?