predominance

Sometimes pre·dom·i·nan·cy

[pri-dom-uh-nuhns]

noun

1. the state, condition, or quality of being predominant.

   the predominance of rich people over poor people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of predominance¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; predomin(ant) + -ance

Example Sentences

MMU had told councillors it had concerns that less than 20% of units would have been available at a discounted rent and also "the predominance of studio units which are less affordable than cluster units".

From BBC

Should China’s high growth rates continue for another 30 years, it “might be a serious challenger to U.S. predominance” — but that wouldn't be true until 2032, if then.

From Salon

As I make my way through airport security and beyond, US and UK influences jostle for predominance.

From BBC

Campbell says acknowledgement of a racially unjust society is therefore imperative in viewing a perceived predominance of black athletes in certain sports.

From BBC

In optics, at least, the predominance of female artists helps the Grammys.

From New York Times

Related Words

• preponderance