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predominate definition

pre·domi·nate (prē däm′ə nāt′, pri-; for adj., -nit)

intransitive verb predominated -·nat′ed, predominating -·nat′·ing

  1. to have ascendancy, authority, or dominating influence (over others); hold sway
  2. to be dominant in amount, number, etc.; prevail; preponderate

Etymology: < ML predominatus, pp. of predominari: see pre- & dominate

adjective

predominant

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