prepotent
pre·po·tent
adj \-tənt\Definition of PREPOTENT
1
a : having exceptional power, authority, or influence b : exceeding others in power
2
: exhibiting genetic prepotency
— pre·po·tent·ly adverb
Origin of PREPOTENT
Middle English, from Latin praepotent-, praepotens, from prae- + potens powerful — more at potent
First Known Use: 15th century
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