Definition of predominate
(Entry 1 of 2)
predominate
verb
predominated; predominating; predominates
Definition of predominate (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to hold advantage in numbers or quantity
2
: to exert controlling power or influence : prevail
: to exert control over : dominate
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The first known use of predominate was in 1589
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