prepotent

(prē-pōtˈnt)

adjective
  1. Greater in power, influence, or force than another or others; predominant.
  2. Genetics Of, having, or exhibiting prepotency.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Latin praepotēns, praepotent-

Origin: , present participle of praeposse, to be more powerful

Origin: : prae-, pre-

Origin: + posse, to be able or powerful; see poti- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • pre·poˈtent·ly adverb

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