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predominant

[pri-dom-uh-nuhnt] / prɪˈdɒm ə nənt /
ADJECTIVE
ruling; most important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dominant dominating main potent prevailing prevalent weighty
WEAK
absolute all-powerful almighty arbitrary ascendant authoritative capital chief controlling directing effective efficacious governing holding the reins imperious influential leading mighty official omnipotent overbearing overpowering paramount predominate preponderant primary prime principal prominent reigning sovereign superior superlative supervisory supreme surpassing transcendent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior minor secondary subordinate unimportant
WEAK
inconsequential trivial

Example Sentences

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One pattern, called "pancreatic predominant," is marked by unusually high fat levels in the pancreas compared with other parts of the body.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Savings accounts are popular when putting money aside for emergencies, or for holidays, a wedding or a car - for one predominant reason: you can usually withdraw the money quickly and easily.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Age can be a significant factor, but it’s never the only one and not necessarily predominant.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Over time, Hindi, the predominant north Indian language, has become more widely understood across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

The predominant feeling was: It’s bad enough to lose to a peer, but what if I lose to a seven-year-old?

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady