prepotent

American

[pree-poht-nt] / priˈpoʊt nt /

adjective

preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant.

a prepotent name in the oil business.
Genetics. noting, pertaining to, or having prepotency.

prepotent British

/ prɪˈpəʊtənt /

adjective

greater in power, force, or influence
biology showing prepotency

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Other Word Forms

prepotently

adverb

Etymology

Origin of prepotent

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

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