DEFINITIONS

preponderant

[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]
/ prɪˈpɒn dər ənt /
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adjective

superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing: a preponderant misconception.

Words related to preponderant

dominant, overpowering, overriding, powerful, predominant, significant, superior

Words nearby preponderant

prepatent period, prepay, prepense, prepollex, preponderance, preponderant, preponderate, prepone, preportion, prepose, preposition

Origin of preponderant

1650–60; < Latin praeponderant- (stem of praeponderāns), present participle of praeponderāre to outweigh. See pre-, ponder, -ant

OTHER WORDS FROM preponderant

pre·pon·der·ant·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for preponderant

preponderant
/ (prɪˈpɒndərənt) /

adjective

greater in weight, force, influence, etc

Derived forms of preponderant

preponderantly, adverb
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