predominantly

Variant of predominant

predominant definition

pre·domi·nant (prē däm′ə nənt, pri-)

adjective

  1. having ascendancy, authority, or dominating influence over others; superior
  2. most frequent, noticeable, etc.; prevailing; preponderant

Etymology: Fr prédominant < ML predominans, prp. of predominari: see pre- & dominant

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