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prepotent

[pree-poht-nt]

adjective

preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant: a prepotent name in the oil business.

Genetics. noting, pertaining to, or having prepotency.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin praepotent- (stem of praepotēns), present participle of praeposse to have greater power. See pre-, potent¹

Related forms

pre·po·tent·ly, adverb

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prepotent (prɪˈpəʊt^ənt)

—*adj*
1.	greater in power, force, or influence
2.	biology showing prepotency

[C15: from Latin praepotens very powerful, from posse to be able]

prepotently

—*adv*

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