preponderated; preponderating
Definition of preponderate
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to exceed in weight
2
: to exceed in influence, power, or importance
3
: to exceed in numbers
preponderate
adjectiveDefinition of preponderate (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of preponderate was circa 1611
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