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Grammar : Adj
Spell : pri-dom-uh-nuh nt
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈdɒm ə nənt



Definition of predominant

Origin :
  • 1570s, from Middle French prédominant (14c.), from Medieval Latin *praedominantem (nominative praedominans), present participle of *praedominare, from Latin prae- "before" (see pre-) + dominari "to rule" (see dominate). Related: Predominantly.
  • adj ruling; most important
Example sentences :
  • Riches were, are, and always will be, his predominant passion.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Woman is the predominant partner in the sexual relationship.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • Her predominant position in the Far East was absolutely assured.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • His animal nature was predominant, and this led him to be deceitful.
  • Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor
  • It must be—really—yes, the vegetable element is predominant.
  • Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor
  • Before long the predominant odour suggested that of a wet dog.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • But in the greatest periods of art naturalism is not predominant.
  • Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various
  • The language of the predominant nationality was to be employed, as well as Turkish.
  • Extract from : « Bulgaria » by Frank Fox
  • The Chaldaei, however, claimed a predominant power for the stars.
  • Extract from : « The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism » by Franz Cumont
  • While the influence of China is so predominant, she cannot accomplish much.
  • Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

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