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predominantlymainly; 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

predominantly concept
💡 Concept

Students predominantly choose pizza over other lunch options at school

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predominantly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

What appeared predominantly obvious was apparently not so evidently true!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootdomin
Suffix--antly + -ly

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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🎵Rhyme

significantlyapparentlyevidently
significantly
apparently
evidently

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My diet is predominantly pizza and instant noodles, which my mom predominantly disapproves of.

The conference was predominantly attended by tech professionals.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

mainlychieflyprimarilylargelymostly

Antonyms

minimallyslightlybarely

Related

predominantdominanceprevailingprevalent