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PREPONDERANT

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Having superior power and influence

Example:

the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism

Synonyms:

overriding; paramount; predominant; predominate; preponderant; preponderating

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

dominant (exercising influence or control)

Derivation:

preponderance (superiority in power or influence)

preponderate (weigh more heavily)

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