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prepotent

[ pree-poht-nt ]

adjective

  1. preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant:

    a prepotent name in the oil business.

  2. Genetics. noting, pertaining to, or having prepotency.

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Other Words From

  • pre·potent·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prepotent1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin praepotent- (stem of praepotēns ), present participle of praeposse to have greater power. See pre-, potent 1

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