Main Entry: pre·dom·i·nant

Pronunciation: \-nənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle French, from Medieval Latin praedominant-, praedominans, present participle of praedominari to predominate, from Latin prae- + dominari to rule, govern — more at dominate

Date: 1576

1 : having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing
2 : being most frequent or common

synonyms see dominant