predominant

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective most frequent or common
  2. adjective having superior power and influence

Etymology

From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.

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Synonyms

prevailing, prevalent, dominant, rife

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