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 Antioch was predominately White until the mid-1990s and now is the second most racially diverse city in the Bay Area, with 20% of its residents Black. Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 Speaking at an event across the state in Cherokee on Saturday night, Ramaswamy was asked about Trump's controversial immigration ban on travelers from several predominately Muslim nations, which was revoked by the Biden administration. Maryalice Parks, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for predominately 

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Word History

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 6 May. 2024.

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