predominant
Etymology

From Middle French prédominant.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
Adjective

predominant

  1. Common or widespread; prevalent.
  2. Significant or important; dominant.
    • 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “The Truth of Presentiments”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC ↗, page 305 ↗:
      On Lord Marchmont's return, he, too, was struck with the unusual appearance of confusion in his hall; but anger was his predominant sensation when he heard that Henrietta had actually set off without waiting one moment.
Related terms Translations Translations Noun

predominant (plural predominants)

  1. (music) A subdominant.



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