predominance

American  

[pri-dom-uh-nuhns] / prɪˈdɒm ə nəns /

Sometimes predominancy

noun

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

   the predominance of rich people over poor people.

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Etymology

Origin of predominance

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

Example Sentences

While English has often appeared in K-pop songs as breakout phrases or in choruses, the predominance of English in “Arirang” created challenges for the group who think and express themselves more naturally in Korean.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026

“The data shows the predominance of short-term and concentrated funding, exposing banks to roll-over and redemption risks if these funding channels were to dry up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

But many Davos attendees welcomed the American vibe infusing this year's forum, seen also in the predominance of US companies taking over storefronts along the promenade to set up their private pavilions.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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 • Jun. 24, 2025

The predominance of these three chords was no passing fad.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

Related Words

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