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predominate

pre·do·mi·nate

UK/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnət/ US/prɪˈdɑmʌnʌt/ uncommon
verb (2) adjective (1)

verb

1.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

  • “Money reigns supreme here”
  • “Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood”
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2.

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

  • “The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain”
  • “Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall”
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adjective

1.

having superior power and influence

  • “the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism”
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Origin

From Latin praedominātus, past participle of praedominor. By surface analysis, pre- + dominate.

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