Degree is a type of Magnitude. Magnitude is related to Quantity. Variable is a type of Quantity. Variable is a synonym of Flexible. 
Dominant is similar to Supreme. Supreme is related to Ideal. Ideal is related to Thought. 
Degree --IsA--> Magnitude <--RelatedTo--> Quantity <--IsA-- Variable <--Synonym--> Flexible 
Dominant <--SimilarTo--> Supreme <--RelatedTo--> Ideal <--RelatedTo--> Thought 