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Definition of preponderant - 2 dictionary results

pre⋅pon⋅der⋅ant

  [pri-pon-der-uhnt]
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–adjective
superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing: a preponderant misconception.
Origin:
1650–60; < L praeponderant- (s. of praeponderāns), prp. of praeponderāre to outweigh. See pre-, ponder, -ant

Related forms:
pre⋅pon⋅der⋅ant⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
overpowering, overruling, major, dominant.
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pre·pon·der·ant   (prĭ-pŏn'dər-ənt)   
adj.  Having superior weight, force, importance, or influence. See Synonyms at dominant.
pre·pon'der·ant·ly adv.
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