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

These skills, moreover, and this predominance, reflected a vital feeling for raw materials, a deep aesthetic sense and a work ethic rooted in steely perseverance and in a respect for long apprenticeship and repetitive training.

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And the predominance of this group emphasizes how important the artificial intelligence hardware and technology build-out has been during this bull market.

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Within this rather impressionistic portrayal, Matsumoto provides a quiet critique of the times, highlighting the rising predominance of institutions and the diminished status of the individual.

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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".

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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.

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Related Words

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