predominately

adverb

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

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The fact that Jesse’s community work was in Wedgewood, a predominately white neighborhood, must have eluded the opponent. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2025 Especially in Texas, a state that remained predominately rural until after World War II. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Because the disease predominately affects Black people, Williams feels like there is some stigma and lack of awareness around it. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 25 June 2025 And some students of color who attended predominately White colleges formed or joined groups like Black student unions to bond and unite around issues, Davidson said. Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominately

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First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Jul. 2025.

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