지배적
Most powerful, important, or influential; prevailing.
Examples
3 of 5이 지역은 요즘 지배적인 정당이 없어요.
There is no dominant political party in this area lately.
학계에서는 그의 이론이 지배적인 견해로 받아들여집니다.
In academia, his theory is accepted as the prevailing view.
그 팀이 경기 내내 지배적인 분위기를 이어갔어.
The team maintained a dominant atmosphere throughout the game.
Word Family
Memory Tip
지배 (Rule) + 적 (Suffix) = Ruling/Dominant.
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 보급으로 인해 디지털 미디어가 ___인 매체로 떠올랐다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지배적
Examples
이 지역은 요즘 지배적인 정당이 없어요.
everydayThere is no dominant political party in this area lately.
학계에서는 그의 이론이 지배적인 견해로 받아들여집니다.
formalIn academia, his theory is accepted as the prevailing view.
그 팀이 경기 내내 지배적인 분위기를 이어갔어.
informalThe team maintained a dominant atmosphere throughout the game.
문화적 제국주의는 서구 문화의 지배적 지위를 강조한다.
academicCultural imperialism emphasizes the dominant position of Western culture.
우리 회사는 국내 시장에서 지배적인 위치를 차지하고 있다.
businessOur company occupies a dominant position in the domestic market.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
지배 계급
ruling class
지배 구조
governance structure
지배 논리
dominant logic
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS Writing Task 2 when discussing majority opinions or social trends.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for 'controlling' people in a personal sense; use '지배하다' or other terms. '지배적' is usually for ideas, trends, or market status.
Memory Tip
지배 (Rule) + 적 (Suffix) = Ruling/Dominant.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean 支配 (rule/control) + 的 (suffix).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
인터넷의 보급으로 인해 디지털 미디어가 ___인 매체로 떠올랐다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 지배적
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