predominantly

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nant·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nənt-lē How to pronounce predominantly (audio)
-ˈdäm-nənt-
: for the most part : mainly

Examples of predominantly in a Sentence

a predominantly middle-class neighborhood
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The portrait of their relationship comes in bits and pieces, but quickly accretes to one predominantly defined by gaslighting and emotional sabotage. Diana Arterian june 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025 Furthermore, the company's forthcoming pipeline of projects is predominantly centered on renewable assets. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025 In a team game predominantly shaped by skill, technique and coaching, is there enough to gain? Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 20 June 2025 Step back a few decades and hooks were predominantly made of bronze or steel. Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominantly

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominantly was in 1829

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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominantly. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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