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Meaning of preponderance
The state of being greater or more significant in terms of quantity, importance, or influence
Etymology of preponderance
The word "preponderance" originates from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" or "beyond" and "pondus" meaning "weight"
It entered the English language in the 15th century and has been used to describe a state of being greater or more significant in various contexts
Synonyms
majority
predominance
preeminence
superiority
supremacy
dominance
ascendancy
primacy
priority
preference
weighting
bias
inclination
tendency
leaning
disposition
favor
advantage
weight
mass
bulk
scale
proportion
ratio
balance
excess
surplus
abundance
profusion
plethora
glut
overload
overplus
superabundance
superfluity
excessiveness
extravagance
lavishness
profuseness
Definitions
- The quality or fact of being greater or more extensive in amount, degree, or intensity
- * The state of having greater weight, importance, or influence
Usage Examples
- The preponderance of evidence suggests that the company is responsible for the environmental damage
- * The preponderance of opinion among experts is that the new policy will have a positive impact on the economy
Antonyms
minority
inferiority
subordination
deficiency
scarcity
shortage
inadequacy
insufficiency
lack
dearth
paucity
rarity
uncommonness
infrequency
rareness
sparsity
scantiness
meagerness
poorness
weakness
frailty
feebleness
powerlessness
helplessness