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Predominant

//pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Common or widespread; prevalent.
  2. 2
    Significant or important; dominant.

    "On Lord Marchmont's return, he, too, was struck with the unusual appearance of confusion in his hall; but anger was his predominant sensation when he heard that Henrietta had actually set off without waiting one moment."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having superior power and influence wordnet
  2. 2
    most frequent or common wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A subdominant.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.

Etymology 2

From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.

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