predominate

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
  2. verb appear very large or occupy a commanding position
  3. adjective having superior power and influence

Etymology

From Latin praedominātus, past participle of praedominor. By surface analysis, pre- + dominate.

In classic literature

Synonyms

dominate, rule, reign, prevail

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