prepotent

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

Related Forms:

• pre·poˈtent·ly adverb