preponderance
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dər noun
the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc.: The preponderance of votes is against the proposal.
Also, pre·pon·der·an·cy.
Synonyms
predominance, majority, mass, bulk.
predominance, majority, mass, bulk.
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preponderance or preponderancy (prɪˈpɒndərəns, prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| the quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etc: the preponderance of right-handed people | |
| preponderancy or preponderancy | |
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Example sentences
Unfortunately, the preponderance of evidence is grim.
He argues that the decision is clearly against the preponderance of the evidence.
The preponderance of evidence continues to indicate there is no threat.
The vast preponderance of smartphone adoption has occurred just in the past couple years.
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