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Definition of predominantly

predominantly

/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/
pre · dom · i · nant · ly
Adjective:predominant
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• adverb

1

Mainly; for the most part; to the greatest degree or extent.

Example

"The coastal region is predominantly inhabited by fishing communities and small-scale farmers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused in casual speech with the nonstandard variant 'predominately'; in formal and academic writing, 'predominantly' is strongly preferred.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'predominant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Middle French 'prédominant' and Medieval Latin 'praedominantem', from 'prae-' (before) and 'dominari' (to rule or govern).

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