ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Predominant

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Predominant is an adjective meaning Common or widespread; prevalent.

Meaning

Common or widespread; prevalent.

More Meanings

  1. Significant or important; dominant.
  2. (music) A subdominant.

Example Sentences

On Lord Marchmont's return, he, too, was struck with the unusual appearance of confusion in his hall; but anger was his predominant sensation when he heard that Henrietta had actually set off without waiting one moment.

Word Forms

Synonyms for predominant

Depending on context, synonyms include dominant, frequent, predominate, prevailing, preponderant, overriding.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include prevailing, paramount, predominate, preponderant, frequent, overriding.

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