prepotency

pre·po·ten·cy

noun \(ˌ)prē-ˈpō-t^ən(t)-sē\

Definition of PREPOTENCY

1

: the quality or state of being prepotent : predominance

2

: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

Examples of PREPOTENCY

1. <the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question>

First Known Use of PREPOTENCY

1646

Related to PREPOTENCY

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

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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