predominantly

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nant·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nənt-lē 

-ˈdäm-nənt-

: for the most part : mainly

Synonyms of predominantly

• mostly
• mainly
• primarily
• chiefly
• largely
• principally

Examples of predominantly in a Sentence

a predominantly middle-class neighborhood

Recent Examples on the Web

This fundamental chemistry issue meant that previous experiments predominantly yielded gases such as methane, rather than the liquid fuel required by commercial airlines. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026

It’s predominantly known for hiking, with 15 diverse trails, but the park also offers opportunities for rock climbing, birding, and some biking. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Iron Mountain, a new data center under construction in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Westview, took residents by surprise. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Neighborhoods that were once predominantly Black have experienced rapid gentrification. — Jeffrey Bennett, Time, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for predominantly

• dominantly
• prominently