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preponderance
noun pre·pon·der·ance \pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s\
: a greater amount or number of something
Full Definition of PREPONDERANCE
1
: a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
2
a : a superiority or excess in number or quantity b : majority
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First Known Use of PREPONDERANCE
1681
Related to PREPONDERANCE
- Synonyms
- distinction, dominance, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, eminence, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendence
- Antonyms
- minority
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