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preponderant

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having greater or the greatest weight, quantity, importance or force.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The judge gave preponderant weight to the physical evidence.
  • Women continue to play a preponderant role in caregiving.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: dominant, overriding, predominant

Antonyms: none provided

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adjective satellite

Meaning 2

having superior power and influence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderating

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin praeponderāns, present participle of praeponderō (“to outweigh”).