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preponderant
[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]
/ prɪˈpɒn dər ənt /
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adjective
superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing: a preponderant misconception.
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pre·pon·der·ant·ly, adverbWords nearby preponderant
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British Dictionary definitions for preponderant
preponderant
/ (prɪˈpɒndərənt) /
adjective
greater in weight, force, influence, etc
Derived forms of preponderant
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