preponderant

[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]

adjective

1. superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing:

   a preponderant misconception.

   Synonyms: dominant, major, overpowering

preponderant

/ prɪˈpɒndərənt /

adjective

1. greater in weight, force, influence, etc

Derived Forms

• preˈponderantly, adverb

Other Words From

• pre·ponder·ant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of preponderant¹

1650–60; < Latin praeponderant- (stem of praeponderāns ), present participle of praeponderāre to outweigh. See pre-, ponder, -ant

Example Sentences

"The not-so-subtle message that China is sending is that while the United States is the preponderant military power in the Gulf, China is a powerful and arguably rising diplomatic presence," he said.

From Reuters

"The preponderant purpose appears to have been to secure the heaviest possible morale and shock effect by widespread attack upon the Japanese civilian population," the Strategic Bombing Survey concluded.

From Salon

Thinking about what I call the Trayvon Generation, the generation of young people, particularly Black and Brown people who grew up with racial violence, not only preponderant but also watchable on their phones.

From Washington Post

Deemed a "preponderant" or dominant "agent" by the IFT due to its large market share, America Movil has so far had the coveted license withheld.

From Reuters

With India, Australia and Japan, the U.S. must also maintain preponderant military power in the Indo-Pacific to convince Chinese leaders that they cannot accomplish their objectives through threats or the use of force.

From Los Angeles Times