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regnant Definition

reg·nant (-nənt)

adjective

  1. reigning; ruling a queen regnant
  2. of greatest power; predominant
  3. prevalent; widespread

Etymology: L regnans, prp. of regnare: see reign

regnant Related Forms
reg′·nancy noun
regnant Usage Examples

Used with adjective complement

  • become: Let them think forward and visualize the effect if this idea should become regnant.