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Webster 1913 Edition

Predominant

Pre-dom′i-nant

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
prédominant
. See
Predominante
.]
Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, influence, or authority; prevailing;
as, a
predominant
color;
predominant
excellence.
Those help . . . were
predominant
in the king’s mind.
Bacon.
Foul subordination is
predominant
.
Shakespeare
Syn. – Prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; controlling; overruling.

Webster 1828 Edition

Predominant

PREDOM'INANT

,
Adj.
[L. proe and dominans, dominor, to rule.]
Prevalent over others; superior in strength, influence or authority; ascendant; ruling; controlling; as a predominant color; predominant beauty or excellence; a predominant passion.
Those helps--were predominant in the king's mind.
Foul subornation is predominant.

Definition 2024

prédominant

prédominant

See also: predominant

French

Adjective

prédominant m ‎(feminine singular prédominante, masculine plural prédominants, feminine plural prédominantes)

  1. predominant

Verb

prédominant

  1. present participle of prédominer

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