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Definition of preponderance

preponderance

/prɪˈpɑːn.dɚ.əns/
pre · pon · der · ance
Adverb:preponderantly
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Plural:preponderances
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Adjective:preponderant
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preponderance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, weight, or importance; a prevailing majority or dominance.

Example

"The preponderance of scientific evidence supports the conclusion that rising global temperatures are driven by human activity."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In civil law, 'preponderance of the evidence' refers to the standard of proof requiring that a claim be more likely true than not (greater than 50% probability), which is a lower threshold than 'beyond a reasonable doubt' used in criminal trials.

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• Nearby Words

prepayment
preplan
prepollex
preponderance
prepone
preposition
prepositional

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Late Latin praeponderantia, from the Latin verb praeponderare ('to outweigh'), formed from prae- ('before' or 'over') and ponderare ('to weigh'), from pondus ('weight').

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