predominance

predominance

noun

Definition of PREDOMINANCE

controlling power or influence over others <the predominance of the Dutch in international trade during the 17th century>

Synonyms ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Related Words primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness