predominant
pre·dom·i·nant
adj \-nənt\Definition of PREDOMINANT
1
: having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing
2
: being most frequent or common
Examples of PREDOMINANT
- Religion is the predominant theme of the play.
- She is predominant among new writers.
Origin of PREDOMINANT
Middle French, from Medieval Latin praedominant-, praedominans, present participle of praedominari to predominate, from Latin prae- + dominari to rule, govern — more at dominate
First Known Use: 1576
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Synonyms: arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, overbearing, overmastering, overriding, paramount, foremost, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme
Related Words: distinguished, eminent, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, prestigious, signal, star, stellar, superior; high-level, senior, top; important, influential, major, mighty, momentous, significant; incomparable, matchless, unequaled (or unequalled), unparalleled, unsurpassed; celebrated, famed, famous, renowned
Near Antonyms: inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant; collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary
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