preponderant

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Adjective preponderant has 1 sense

overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating - having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
Antonyms: subordinate, low-level (indirect, via dominant)

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Preponderant

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having superior force, influence, or importance; predominant.

Senses:

Having more power or influence than others.
Being more significant or prevailing in a particular area or situation.
Being predominant in number or amount.

Usage:

Her preponderant wealth allowed her to dictate the terms of the agreement.
The preponderant political party won the election by a wide margin.
In this region, rice cultivation is preponderant among the agricultural practices.

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