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preponderant

pre·pon·der·ant
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pri-pon-der-uh nt]
    • /prɪˈpɒn dər ənt/
    • /prɪˈpɒn.dər.ənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-pon-der-uh nt]
    • /prɪˈpɒn dər ənt/

Definitions of preponderant word

  • adjective preponderant superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing: a preponderant misconception. 1
  • adjective preponderant greater in weight, force, influence, etc 0
  • adjective preponderant that preponderates; greater in amount, weight, power, influence, importance, etc.; predominant 0
See all 3 definitions of preponderant

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Origin of preponderant

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin praeponderant- (stem of praeponderāns), present participle of praeponderāre to outweigh. See pre-, ponder, -ant

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Parts of speech for Preponderant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Preponderant

preponderant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

preponderant usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for preponderant

adj preponderant

  • all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
  • dominative — dominating; controlling.
  • headmost — most advanced; foremost.
  • high-and-mighty — haughty; arrogant.
  • larger — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.

adjective preponderant

  • especial — Better or greater than usual; special.
  • highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
  • master — botmaster
  • overbalancing — Present participle of overbalance.
  • overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
All 14 Synonyms of preponderant

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