predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

Examples of predominately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web According to a press release announcing the series, Around the Table sees McGee cooking predominately in her home kitchen alone or with guests. Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2024 The public meeting, organized to address youth gun violence, was held at Martin University, the state's only predominately Black institution, located in Martindale-Brightwood. Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 6 June 2024 In addition to being Mexico's first female president, Sheinbaum will also be the first person with a Jewish background to lead the predominately Catholic country. Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 3 June 2024 The original building has been standing for more than 100 years and operated as a butcher shop that operated in a predominately Jewish community, according to the Jake's website. Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominately 

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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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