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   predominant

   /prɪˈdɒmɪn(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. present as the strongest or main element: "the predominant colour was white" Similar mainchiefprincipalmost importantof greatest importanceprimaryprimeoverridinguppermostcentralcardinalleadingtop-tierforemostkeyparamountpreponderantprevailingmost obviousmost noticeablemost prominentinformal:number-onetop-priorityOpposite subsidiaryminor
   • ▪ having or exerting control or power: "the predominant political forces" Similar controllingin controldominantpredominatingmore/most powerfulmore/most importantpre-eminentascendantsuperiorin the ascendancyrulingleadingprincipalchiefmainsupremeprevalentrare:prepotentprepollent

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French, from medieval Latin predominant- ‘predominating’, from the verb predominari (see predominate).

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   PREDOMINANT definition: 1. more noticeable or important, or larger in number, than others: 2. more noticeable or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PREDOMINANT is having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing. How to use predominant in a sentence. Predominant vs. Predominate Synonym Discussion of Predominant.

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   Predominant definition: having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.. See examples of PREDOMINANT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREDOMINANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is predominant, it is more important or noticeable than anything else in a set of people or things.

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   The adjective predominant describes a person or thing with great power or influence, or something that is prevalent. It comes from the Latin prefix prae-, “before,” and dominari, “to rule.” For example, because so many people like hip-hop, it might be the predominant music heard at a school dance. And that neighborhood with all the pizzerias?

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   adj. 1. Having the most importance, influence, or force: the predominant theory in the field. 2. Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent: "Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREDOMINANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PREDOMINANT meaning: 1. more noticeable or important, or larger in number, than others: 2. more noticeable or…. Learn more.