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predominating

pre·dom·i·nate
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pri-dom-uh-neyt]
    • /prɪˈdɒm əˌneɪt/
    • /prɪˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-dom-uh-neyt]
    • /prɪˈdɒm əˌneɪt/

Definitions of predominating word

  • verb without object predominating to be the stronger or leading element or force. 1
  • verb without object predominating to have numerical superiority or advantage: The radicals predominate in the new legislature. 1
  • verb without object predominating to surpass others in authority or influence; be preeminent: He predominated in the political scene. 1
  • verb without object predominating to have or exert controlling power (often followed by over): Good sense predominated over the impulse to fight. 1
  • verb without object predominating to appear more noticeable or imposing than something else: Blues and greens predominated in the painting. 1
  • verb with object predominating to dominate or prevail over. 1

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Origin of predominating

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Medieval Latin praedominātus, past participle of praedominārī to predominate. See pre-, dominate

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Predominating

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

predominating popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

predominating usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for predominating

adj predominating

  • all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
  • ascendant — proceeding upwards; rising
  • ascendent — a position of dominance or controlling influence: possession of power, superiority, or preeminence: With his rivals in the ascendant, he soon lost his position.
  • in style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.

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