predominance

[ pri-dom-uh-nuhns ]

noun

1. the state, condition, or quality of being predominant:

   the predominance of rich people over poor people.

Word History and Origins

Origin of predominance¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; predomin(ant) + -ance

Example Sentences

As I make my way through airport security and beyond, US and UK influences jostle for predominance.

From BBC

Campbell says acknowledgement of a racially unjust society is therefore imperative in viewing a perceived predominance of black athletes in certain sports.

From BBC

In optics, at least, the predominance of female artists helps the Grammys.

From New York Times

As a result, the United States has attempted to form partnerships and alliances in order to counter Chinese predominance in the region.

From Washington Times

“As time went on, it became clearer through all of these conversations,” he said, “that the predominance was: We must return. If we don’t, we give the message that evil won, because it chased us out of our building.”

From New York Times

Related Words

• preponderance