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predominant

/prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt/
pre · dom · i · nant
Adverb:predominantly
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predominant Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Present as the strongest, most common, or most noticeable element among a group of things.

Example

"Blue was the predominant color in the artist's early landscape paintings."

2

Having or exerting superior power, authority, or influence over others.

Example

"The company maintained a predominant position in the global telecommunications market for over a decade."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'predominant' and 'dominant' overlap, 'predominant' usually emphasizes numerical prevalence or prominence at a particular moment, whereas 'dominant' more strongly implies active control, authority, or permanent superiority.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'prédominant' or Medieval Latin 'praedominantem', combining 'prae-' (before, surpassing) and 'dominari' (to rule or govern), from Latin 'dominus' (master).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Predominant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/predominant
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