preponderant
superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing: a preponderant misconception.
Origin of preponderant
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Other words from preponderant
- pre·pon·der·ant·ly, adverb
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How to use preponderant in a sentence
The congregation is a mixture of working and middle class people; the former kind being preponderant.
Our Churches and Chapels | AtticusBut we have no equal evidence for any similar preponderant Jutish power in the sixth century.
Beowulf | R. W. ChambersNevertheless, when compared to Cuba, Jamaica cannot be considered the preponderant position of the Caribbean.
The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future | A. T. MahanUnmarried mothers are overwhelmingly preponderant among the frivolous and weak-willed.
Women's Wild Oats | C. Gasquoine HartleySince the Westphalian Peace of 1648 the principle of balance of power has played a preponderant part in the history of Europe.
International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2) | Lassa Francis Oppenheim
British Dictionary definitions for preponderant
/ (prɪˈpɒndərənt) /
greater in weight, force, influence, etc
Derived forms of preponderant
- preponderantly, adverb
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