preponderance

pre·pon·der·ance

noun \pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s\

Definition of PREPONDERANCE

1

: a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength

2

a : a superiority or excess in number or quantity b : majority

Examples of PREPONDERANCE

1. <not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance>
2. <a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant>

First Known Use of PREPONDERANCE

1681

Related to PREPONDERANCE

Synonyms: distinction, dominance, noteworthiness, paramountcy, preeminence, eminence, preponderancy, prepotency, prestigiousness, primacy, superiority, supremacy, transcendence

Antonyms: minority

Related Words: celebrity, fame, famousness, glory, honor, kudos, renown, reputation, repute; megastardom, stardom, superstardom; greatness, illustriousness, nobleness, notableness; ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), authority, domination, dominion; influence, power, prestige, weight; infamy, notoriety

Near Antonyms: insignificance; inferiority, mediocrity; obscureness, obscurity

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