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View synonyms for preponderant

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
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Derived Forms

  • preˈponderantly, adverb
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Other Words From

  • pre·ponder·ant·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of preponderant1

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

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

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

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

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

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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