predominantly — mainly; for the most part; chiefly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: mainly; for the most part; chiefly
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/
Korean meaning: 주로, 대부분, 압도적으로
Korean pronunciation: 프리**다**미넌틀리
Example Sentences
- My diet is predominantly pizza and instant noodles, which my mom predominantly disapproves of.
- The conference was predominantly attended by tech professionals.
- Her wardrobe is predominantly black, making her look like a fashionable ninja.
predominantly
ADVERB//prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli//
mainly; for the most part; chiefly
Students predominantly choose pizza over other lunch options at school
What appeared predominantly obvious was apparently not so evidently true!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'predominari' meaning 'to be superior or prevail,' composed of 'prae' (before/superior) and 'dominari' (to rule/dominate). The adverbial form developed through Old French and Middle English.
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📝Examples
“My diet is predominantly pizza and instant noodles, which my mom predominantly disapproves of.”
“The conference was predominantly attended by tech professionals.”
“Her wardrobe is predominantly black, making her look like a fashionable ninja.”
“The region is predominantly agricultural, with vast fields of crops.”
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