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preponderant
adjective pre·pon·der·ant \pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rənt\
: greater in number, force, or importance
Full Definition of PREPONDERANT
1
: having superior weight, force, or influence
2
: having greater prevalence
— pre·pon·der·ant·ly adverb
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First Known Use of PREPONDERANT
15th century
Synonym Discussion of PREPONDERANT
dominant, predominant, paramount, preponderant mean superior to all others in influence or importance. dominant applies to something that is uppermost because ruling or controlling <a dominant social class>. predominant applies to something that exerts, often temporarily, the most marked influence <a predominant emotion>. paramount implies supremacy in importance, rank, or jurisdiction <unemployment was the paramount issue in the campaign>. preponderant applies to an element or factor that outweighs all others in influence or effect <preponderant evidence in her favor>.
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