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 of preponderance

• 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

That’s going to be one of the best things about this season — the preponderance of Hornets games on local TV. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026

In our high-cost, high-housing-cost economy, industries that hire a preponderance of high-income workers are going to be able to hack it. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

So Hill, in the eyes of the court, emerges from this trial looking like a spouse who did on two occasions batter his wife per the preponderance of the evidence. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

There's a preponderance of evidence for a good November for Democrats. — Nathan Gonzales Cq-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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