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   predominant

   /prɪˈdɒmɪn(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. present as the strongest or main element: "the predominant colour was white" Similar mainchiefprincipalmost importantof greatest importanceprimaryprimeoverridinguppermostcentralcardinalleadingtop-tierforemostkeyparamountpreponderantprevailingmost obviousmost noticeablemost prominentinformal:number-onetop-priorityOpposite subsidiaryminor
   • ▪ having or exerting control or power: "the predominant political forces" Similar controllingin controldominantpredominatingmore/most powerfulmore/most importantpre-eminentascendantsuperiorin the ascendancyrulingleadingprincipalchiefmainsupremeprevalentrare:prepotentprepollent

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French, from medieval Latin predominant- ‘predominating’, from the verb predominari (see predominate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of predominant in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   more noticeable or important, or larger in number, than others: Research forms the predominant part of my job. Dancers have a predominant role in this performance. Synonyms. chief (MOST IMPORTANT) main. overriding. preponderant formal. primary (MAIN) principal. Compare. prevalent. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › predominantPredominant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PREDOMINANT is having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing. How to use predominant in a sentence. Predominant vs. Predominate Synonym Discussion of Predominant.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREDOMINANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   more noticeable or important, or larger in number, than others: Research forms the predominant part of my job. Dancers have a predominant role in this performance. Synonyms. chief (MOST IMPORTANT) main. overriding. preponderant formal. primary (MAIN) principal. Compare. prevalent. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › predominantPredominant - definition of predominant by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Having the most importance, influence, or force: the predominant theory in the field. 2. Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent: "Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › predominantPredominant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective predominant describes a person or thing with great power or influence, or something that is prevalent. It comes from the Latin prefix prae-, “before,” and dominari, “to rule.”

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpredominant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of predominant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREDOMINANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If something is predominant, it is more important or noticeable than anything else in a set of people or things.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › predominant_adjpredominant, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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   What does the word predominant mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word predominant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. predominant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPREDOMINANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    PREDOMINANT definition: 1. more important or noticeable than other things: 2. the fact of being more important or…. Learn more.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › predominantPredominant Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    PREDOMINANT meaning: more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things.