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predominant

[ pri-dom-uh-nuhnt ]

adjective

  1. having ascendancy, power, authority, or influence over others; preeminent.
  2. preponderant; prominent:

    a predominant trait; the predominant color of a painting.



predominant

/ ɪˈɒɪəԳ /

adjective

  1. having superiority in power, influence, etc, over others
  2. prevailing; prominent
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Derived Forms

  • ˈdzԲԳ, noun
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·dzi·ԲԳ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of predominant1

1570–80; < Medieval Latin praedominant- (stem of dzԲ ), present participle of dzī to predominate. See pre-, dominant
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The predominant emotions callers reported included “fear, grief, and a real sense of uncertainty.”

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The writer told the court on Tuesday that in the moments afterwards, "it occurred to me quite clearly that I was dying - that was my predominant thought".

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However, it focuses on providing coverage for more expensive homes such as those predominant in Pacific Palisades, which was devastated by the fires and has a median home value of $3.5 million, according to Zillow.

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But there’s been one predominant question asked of us — the residents of L.A city and county: “Are you OK?”

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Exasperated, angered, exhausted - whatever the predominant emotion is, Clement says he shares it.

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