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preponderancy

noun

pre·​pon·​der·​an·​cy pri-ˈpän-d(ə-)rən(t)-sē How to pronounce preponderancy (audio)
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Examples of preponderancy in a Sentence

the preponderancy of the Democratic Party in the state's political affairs has long been accepted as a fact of life

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of preponderancy was in 1646

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“Preponderancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preponderancy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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