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predominant

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predominant


Main Entry:
pre·dom·i·nant Listen to the pronunciation of predominant
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


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