preponderance

Sometimes pre·pon·der·an·cy

[pri-pon-der-uhns]

noun

1. the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc..

   The preponderance of votes is against the proposal.

   Synonyms: bulk, mass, majority, predominance

preponderance

/ prɪˈpɒndərəns, prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etc

   the preponderance of right-handed people

Word History and Origins

Origin of preponderance¹

First recorded in 1675–85; preponder(ant) + -ance

Example Sentences

They chose Long Beach because of its proximity to the beach for surfing and a preponderance of youthful — but not too youthful — vibes.

From Los Angeles Times

A preponderance so crushing will resist to the last.

From Salon

I’ve never been more grateful to receive such a preponderance of unsolicited messages, and that says a lot since speed-deletion skills are a crowning achievement of my decades-long career in journalism.

From Los Angeles Times

The preponderance of such signs was uncommon in Laguna Beach, once known for its large gay population and the first openly gay mayor in California.

From Los Angeles Times

Like other major California campuses campuses, USC filed charges against students based on a “preponderance of evidence.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• predominance 
• prevalence