Predominant Definition
prĭ-dŏmə-nənt
adjective
Having the most importance, influence, or force.
The predominant theory in the field.
American Heritage
Having ascendancy, authority, or dominating influence over others; superior.
Webster's New World
Most frequent, noticeable, etc.; prevailing; preponderant.
Webster's New World
Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent.
American Heritage
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
(music) A subdominant.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Predominant
Noun
Singular:
predominant
Plural:
predominantsOrigin of Predominant
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Medieval Latin praedomināns praedominant- present participle of praedominārī to predominate predominate
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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