ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overdominant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Overdominant is an adjective meaning Excessively dominant.

Meaning

Excessively dominant.

More Meanings

  1. (genetics) Exhibiting overdominance.

Example Sentences

What would cause this reversal in a male's development? One possible answer could be that an overdominant mother is seductive to the child, and the father is weak and detached.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overpowerful, overbossy, overstrong, overweening, overmasterful, overpossessive.

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