predominance
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/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/
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/prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/
being superior in number or influence
Etymology
'predominance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praedominantia' (and related forms), where 'prae-' meant 'before' or 'in front of' and 'dominari' (from 'dominus') meant 'to rule' or 'be master'.
'predominance' came into English via Late Latin/Medieval Latin ('praedominantia') and Old French influences, later forming the English noun 'predominance' and the related adjective 'predominant' in early modern English.
Initially it referred specifically to ruling or holding sway ('being before/over others' in authority), but over time it broadened to mean general superiority in number, importance, or influence.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being greater in number, quantity, or extent.
The predominance of urban voters changed the outcome of the election.
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Noun 2
superiority in influence, authority, or importance; the state of being dominant.
The predominance of one company in the market reduced competition.
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Last updated: 2025/10/10 04:00