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Meaning of predominant
The primary meaning of the word "predominant" is describing something that is most common or widespread.
Etymology of predominant
The word "predominant" originates from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" or "above" and "dominari" meaning "to rule" or "to dominate"
Historically, the term has been used to describe something that has the most power, influence, or control over others
Synonyms
dominant
prevailing
main
primary
principal
chief
leading
major
supreme
ruling
regnant
paramount
overriding
preeminent
superior
outstanding
prominent
notable
noticeable
conspicuous
striking
evident
obvious
manifest
palpable
discernible
perceptible
appreciable
marked
distinctive
characteristic
typical
usual
common
customary
habitual
accustomed
familiar
reigning
sovereign
ascendant
uppermost
foremost
first
best
greatest
largest
biggest
most important
influential
powerful
potent
Definitions
- Having most power, influence, or importance
- * Most frequent or common
- * Having a strong and unambiguous existence or effect
Usage Examples
- The company's predominant market share allowed it to set prices
- * English is the predominant language spoken in the United States
- * The predominant theme of the conference was sustainability
Antonyms
secondary
subordinate
minor
inferior
subordinate
subject
subservient
lesser
smaller
weakest
least
insignificant
inconspicuous
unimportant
unnoticeable
obscure
hidden
imperceptible
negligible
slight
faint
rare
unusual
uncommon
unfamiliar
unknown
recessive
dormant
latent
inactive
suppressed