preponderant

[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]

adjective

1. superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing:

   a preponderant misconception.

   Synonyms: dominant, major, overpowering

preponderant

/ prɪˈpɒndərənt /

adjective

1. greater in weight, force, influence, etc

Derived Forms

• preˈponderantly, adverb

Other Words From

• pre·ponder·ant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of preponderant¹

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

Example Sentences

The congregation is a mixture of working and middle class people; the former kind being preponderant.

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But we have no equal evidence for any similar preponderant Jutish power in the sixth century.

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Nevertheless, when compared to Cuba, Jamaica cannot be considered the preponderant position of the Caribbean.

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Unmarried mothers are overwhelmingly preponderant among the frivolous and weak-willed.

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Since the Westphalian Peace of 1648 the principle of balance of power has played a preponderant part in the history of Europe.

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