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   predominance

   /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

   noun

   • 1. the state or condition of being greater in number or amount: "the predominance of women in such professions as social work and nursing" Similar prevalencedominancegreater number/amountpreponderancemajoritybulkrare:predomination
   • ▪ the possession or exertion of control or power: "Hollywood's continued predominance in the international film market" Similar supremacymasterycontrolpowerascendancydominanceswaypre-eminencesuperiorityleadershiphegemonysovereigntyupper handedgerare:predominationparamountcyprepotenceprepotencyprepollency

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   PREDOMINANCE definition: 1. a situation in which one person or group of people has more importance or power than others: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of PREDOMINANCE is the quality or state of being predominant. How to use predominance in a sentence.

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   a situation in which one person or group of people has more importance or power than others: The company has never regained its predominance in the industry. He questions the economic and political predominancy of the northern regions of the country. a predominance of something.

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   Predominance definition: the state, condition, or quality of being predominant. See examples of PREDOMINANCE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREDOMINANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If there is a predominance of one type of person or thing, there are many more of that type than of any other type. [ formal ] Another interesting note was the predominance of London club players.

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   predominance. noun. /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/ /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/ [singular] the situation of being greater in number or amount than other things or people synonym preponderance. a predominance of female teachers in elementary schools. A survey of judges showed the overwhelming predominance of upper-class backgrounds. Want to learn more?

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   Use the noun predominance to describe whatever is most noticeable, like the predominance of a gigantic television screen in a small living room.