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Definition of preponderance - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅pon⋅der⋅ance

  [pri-pon-der-uhns]
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–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.

Origin:
1675–85; preponder(ant) + -ance

Synonyms:
predominance, majority, mass, bulk.
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pre·pon·der·ance   (prĭ-pŏn'dər-əns)   
n.  Superiority in weight, force, importance, or influence.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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