preponderant
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pre·pon·der·ant

adjective \pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rənt\

Definition of PREPONDERANT

1
: having superior weight, force, or influence
2
: having greater prevalence
pre·pon·der·ant·ly adverb

First Known Use of PREPONDERANT

15th century

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