SINCE 1828
preponderate
verb
pre·pon·der·ate
| \ pri-ˈpän-də-ˌrāt
\
\
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
adjective
pre·pon·der·ate
| \ pri-ˈpän-də-rət
\
\
Definition of preponderate (Entry 2 of 2)
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from preponderate
Verb
preponderation
\ pri-ˌpän-də-ˈrā-shən
, ˌprē-
\
noun
, ˌprē-
\
noun
Adjective
preponderately
adverb
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about preponderate
From the Editors at Merriam-Webster
Galaxy Brain: 10 Words for Deep Thoughts
Galaxy Brain: 10 Words for Deep Thoughts
What's (another word for) the big idea?
Dictionary Entries near preponderate
Statistics for preponderate
Look-up Popularity
Time Traveler for preponderate
The first known use of preponderate was circa 1611
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for preponderate
preponderate
intransitive verb
pre·pon·der·ate
| \ pri-ˈpän-də-ˌrāt
\
\
preponderated;
preponderating
Legal Definition of preponderate
: to have greater credibility or convincing weight : have an outweighing effect
the evidence either was evenly balanced or preponderated in favor of the state — Weston v. State, 682 P.2d 1119 (1984) such evidence preponderates against the board's decision
Comments on preponderate
What made you want to look up preponderate? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Finance Words Quiz
-
- The etymology of mortgage is related most closely to which two words?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share preponderate
Resources for preponderate