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  2. /non-dominant

non-dominant

UK/nɔn-'dɒmɪnənt/US

Definitions

adj.

Not having the greatest power, influence, or use.

非主导的,非主流的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
non-not
+
dominanthouse, master, rule, tame
=non-dominant

non- (not) + dominant = not dominant, e.g., your non-dominant hand (the one you write less with).

Common Collocations

  • 1.non-dominant hand非惯用手
  • 2.non-dominant language非主流语言
  • 3.non-dominant group少数派群体

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Try brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand.

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