predominate
pronunciation
How to pronounce predominate in British English:
UK [prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt]
How to pronounce predominate in American English:
US [prɪˈdɑːmɪneɪt]
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- Verb:
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position
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- Adjective:
- having superior power and influence
Word Origin
- predominate (v.)
- 1590s, from Medieval Latin predominatus, past participle of predominare (see predominant). Related: Predominated; predominating; predominatingly.
Example
- 1. In addition , economies are adaptable . Substitution effects predominate .
- 2. Think twice about making any major life changes when twos predominate .
- 3. Two themes predominate : economic rationality and social injustice .
- 4. And it is tribal , family or muslim affiliations that usually predominate , not the concept of nation ; or not as obama uses the word .
- 5. The views of the left wing have tended to predominate within the party .