Predominant: meaning, definitions and examples
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predominant
[ prɪˈdɒmɪnənt ]
influence
Present as the strongest or main element; most common or widespread.
Synonyms
dominant, leading, main, prevailing, principal
Examples of usage
- The predominant color in the painting is blue.
- In this region, the predominant language spoken is Spanish.
- Despite the diverse range of opinions, a predominant view emerged.
control
Having authority or control over others.
Synonyms
commanding, controlling, dominant, ruling, supreme
Examples of usage
- The king was the predominant figure in the kingdom.
- She had a predominant role in the decision-making process.
Translations
Translations of the word "predominant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 predominante
🇮🇳 प्रधान
🇩🇪 vorherrschend
🇮🇩 utama
🇺🇦 переважний
🇵🇱 przeważający
🇯🇵 支配的な
🇫🇷 prépondérant
🇪🇸 predominante
🇹🇷 baskın
🇰🇷 우세한
🇸🇦 سائد
🇨🇿 převládající
🇸🇰 prevažujúci
🇨🇳 主要的
🇸🇮 prevladujoč
🇮🇸 ráðandi
🇰🇿 басым
🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებული
🇦🇿 üstün
🇲🇽 predominante
Etymology
The word 'predominant' originated from the Latin word 'praedominant', which means 'having the upper hand'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of something being predominant has been significant throughout history, whether in terms of influence, control, or prevalence.