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- [pri-pon-duh-reyt]
- /prɪˈpɒn dəˌreɪt/
- /prɪ.ˈpɒn.də.reɪt/
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- [pri-pon-duh-reyt]
- /prɪˈpɒn dəˌreɪt/
Definitions of preponderate word
- verb without object preponderate to exceed something else in weight; be the heavier. 1
- verb without object preponderate to incline downward or descend, as one scale or end of a balance, because of greater weight; be weighed down. 1
- verb without object preponderate to be superior in power, force, influence, number, amount, etc.; predominate: Evidence for the accused preponderated at the trial. 1
- intransitive verb preponderate be the heaviest, be most significant 1
- verb preponderate to be more powerful, important, numerous, etc (than) 0
- verb preponderate to be of greater weight than something else 0
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Origin of preponderate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin praeponderātus, past participle of praeponderāre to outweigh. See pre-, ponder, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Preponderate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preponderate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
preponderate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preponderate
verb preponderate
- cancel out — If one thing cancels out another thing, the two things have opposite effects, so that when they are combined no real effect is produced.
- counterpoised — a counterbalancing weight.
- crack the whip — to assert one's authority, esp to put people under pressure to work harder
- dominate — to rule over; govern; control.
- domineer — Assert one's will over another in an arrogant way.
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