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View usage for: preponderant in British English (prɪˈpɒndərənt) adjectivegreater in weight, force, influence, etc Derived forms preponderantly (preˈponderantly) adverb preponderant in American English (priˈpɑndərənt; prɪˈpɑndərənt) adjective that preponderates; greater in amount, weight, power, influence, importance, etc.; predominant SIMILAR WORDS: ˈdominant Derived forms preponderance (preˈponderance) noun or preˈponderancy preponderantly (preˈponderantly) adverb Word origin L praeponderans, prp. Synonyms of 'preponderant'prevalent, greater, larger, important More Synonyms of preponderant Definition greater in amount, force, or influence Synonyms prevalent greater larger significant foremost Additional synonymsDefinition dominant or influential Radical reformers are once more ascendant. Synonyms influential, controlling, ruling, powerful, commanding, supreme, superior, dominant, prevailing, authoritative, predominant, uppermost, pre-eminentDefinition main or chief She was a dominant figure in the film industry. Synonyms main, chief, primary, outstanding, principal, prominent, influential, prevailing, paramount, prevalent, predominant, pre-eminentDefinition very great in effect The blast caused extensive damage. Synonyms great, large, huge, extended, vast, widespread, comprehensive, universal, large-scale, far-reaching, prevalent, far-flung, all-inclusive, voluminous, humongous or humungous (informal) Nearby words ofpreponderant - prepared
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Additional synonymsDefinition of social significance an important figure in the media world Synonyms powerful, leading, prominent, commanding, supreme, outstanding, high-level, dominant, influential, notable, big-time (informal), foremost, eminent, high-ranking, authoritative, major league (informal), of note, noteworthy, pre-eminent, skookum (Canadian) Definition of the greatest importance The welfare of the children must be of paramount importance. Synonyms principal, prime, first, chief, main, capital, primary, supreme, outstanding, superior, dominant, cardinal, foremost, eminent, predominant, pre-eminentDefinition being more important or noticeable than others Amanda's predominant emotion was one of confusion. Synonyms main, chief, prevailing, notable, paramount, prevalent, preponderantDefinition widespread individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion Synonyms widespread, general, established, popular, common, set, current, usual, ordinary, fashionable, in style, customary, prevalent, in vogue, preponderating, dominant, influential |