Difference between Dominance and Laterality

What is the difference between Dominance and Laterality?

Dominance as a noun is the state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy. while Laterality as a noun is the state or quality of being lateral

Dominance

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy. Being in a position of power, authority or ascendancy over others. The superior development or preference for one side of the body or of one of a pair of organs; such as being right-handed. The property of a gene such that it supresses the expression of its allele.

Example sentence: During my time, squash was not even part of Asian or Commonwealth Games. Considering the dominance of Jansher Khan and I in the '80s and '90s, it goes without saying that Pakistan would have bagged a plethora of medals through us at these games. And yes, the ultimate prize would have been an Olympic gold.

Laterality

Part of speech: noun

Definition: the state or quality of being lateral

We hope you now know whether to use Dominance or Laterality in your sentence.

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