PREPOTENCY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

prepotency

noun

(ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē

Definition of prepotency

as in dominance

the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

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Noun

With their countries in a generational contest for economic and technological dominance, the two appear to be betting that a combination of personal rapport and mutual interest can prevent the competition from boiling over into open conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
He was often referred to as chill, despite his large size and general dominance on the Brooks Falls during the salmon migration.

— Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of dominance

Noun

That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to prohibit persecution.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
That result shocked many Germans who had believed their country had developed an immunity to nationalism and assertions of racial superiority after confronting the horrors of its Nazi past through education and laws to outlaw persecution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of superiority

Noun

Upon completion, Ryan Field will have the dual distinction of being the most expensive and the smallest stadium, by seating capacity, in all of big-time college football.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
How a blood pressure wearable actually works Not every device on your wrist does the same thing, and for anyone weighing a switch from an arm cuff, the distinctions are critical.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of distinction

Noun

Competitors, well aware of Meta’s reputation, are trying to win by making privacy central to their designs.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026
Related Articles In response to the mural, the city of Bristol, which boasts an international reputation for street art, including producing the artist Banksy, received strong pushback from its local arts community.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of reputation

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preposterousness

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