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preponderant Definition

pre·pon·der·ant (prē pän′dər ənt, pri-)

adjective

that preponderates; greater in amount, weight, power, influence, importance, etc.; predominant

Etymology: L praeponderans, prp.

preponderant Related Forms
pre·pon′·der·ance noun or pre·pon′·der·ancy pre·pon′·der·antly adverb
preponderant Synonyms

preponderant

modif.

predominant, overpowering, significant, dominant; see predominant 1, powerful 1. See syn. study at predominant.

preponderant Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • influence: On the contrary, the extremists have a preponderant influence in a zone of more initially moderate opinions ( green parts ).