preponderance

noun

pre·​pon·​der·​ance pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s 

1

: a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength

2

a

: a superiority or excess in number or quantity

b

: majority

Synonyms

• dominance
• superiority
• distinction
• reputation

Examples of preponderance in a Sentence

not since Rome in its glory days had a nation enjoyed such overwhelming military preponderance

a preponderance of the evidence points to the guilt of the defendant

Recent Examples on the Web

As scholar Angela Davis pointed out, the Black single mothers of America did not constitute a matriarchy in any sense that implied a preponderance of social power. —Augustine Sedgewick, Time, 13 June 2025

Plus, the West has won the preponderance of NBA titles during that stretch. —Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025

Probably the biggest risk in the beet juice data is the preponderance of small studies, some with fewer than ten subjects. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Apr. 2025

The Blended Wing Body derives the preponderance of its operating cost improvement from its aerodynamics and thus avoids the risk of propulsion technology that is pushing the limits of physics. —Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

preponderance

noun

pre·​pon·​der·​ance pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)s 

: a greater quantity, number, weight, or importance

the preponderance of evidence suggests that the accused is guilty