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predominance — The state of being the strongest, most important, or most noticeable element in a particular situation. The condition of having controlling power or influence over others.

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The state of being the strongest, most important, or most noticeable element in a particular situation. The condition of having controlling power or influence over others.

Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/

Example Sentences

  • The predominance of cat videos on the internet proves that cats have successfully taken over the digital world.
  • The teacher noticed the predominance of confused faces during the calculus lecture.
  • The predominance of English as a global language has made it essential for international business.

predominance

NOUN

[/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/]

The state of being the strongest, most important, or most noticeable element in a particular situation. The condition of having controlling power or influence over others.

The state of being the strongest, most important, or most noticeable element in a particular situation. The condition of having controlling power or influence over others.
💡 Concept

The state of being the strongest, most important, or most noticeable element in a particular situation. The condition of having controlling power or influence over others.

Predominance fades to decadence with a funeral cadence!
🎵 Rhyme

Predominance fades to decadence with a funeral cadence!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootdomin
Suffix--ance

Origin

From Latin praedominari, meaning 'to rule before others' or 'to have mastery over.' The word evolved to mean having superior strength, influence, or authority over others.

Breakdown

prae- (before/in front) + domin- (to rule/master) + -ance (noun suffix indicating state or quality)

🎵Rhyme

dominanceprominenceresonance

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The predominance of cat videos on the internet proves that cats have successfully taken over the digital world.”

😄 Fun example

“The teacher noticed the predominance of confused faces during the calculus lecture.”

“The predominance of English as a global language has made it essential for international business.”

😄 Fun example

“There was a clear predominance of pizza boxes in his dorm room, suggesting his dietary preferences.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

dominancesupremacyascendancypreeminencehegemony

Antonyms

subordinationinferiority

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