prepotent

[ pree-poht-nt ]
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adjective
  1. preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant: a prepotent name in the oil business.

  2. Genetics. noting, pertaining to, or having prepotency.

Origin of prepotent

1
1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin praepotent- (stem of praepotēns), present participle of praeposse to have greater power. See pre-, potent1

Other words from prepotent

  • pre·po·tent·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for prepotent

prepotent

/ (prɪˈpəʊtənt) /


adjective
  1. greater in power, force, or influence

  2. biology showing prepotency

Origin of prepotent

1
C15: from Latin praepotens very powerful, from posse to be able

Derived forms of prepotent

  • prepotently, adverb

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