Antonyms for predominant

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pri-dom-uh-nuh nt

Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈdɒm ə nənt

Definition of predominant

Origin : 1570s, from Middle French prédominant (14c.), from Medieval Latin *praedominantem (nominative praedominans), present participle of *praedominare, from Latin prae- "before" (see pre-) + dominari "to rule" (see dominate). Related: Predominantly.

adj ruling; most important

Example sentences :

Riches were, are, and always will be, his predominant passion.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Woman is the predominant partner in the sexual relationship.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

Her predominant position in the Far East was absolutely assured.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

His animal nature was predominant, and this led him to be deceitful.
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

It must be—really—yes, the vegetable element is predominant.
Extract from : « Beauty and The Beast, and Tales From Home » by Bayard Taylor

Before long the predominant odour suggested that of a wet dog.
Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola

But in the greatest periods of art naturalism is not predominant.
Extract from : « The Legacy of Greece » by Various

The language of the predominant nationality was to be employed, as well as Turkish.
Extract from : « Bulgaria » by Frank Fox

The Chaldaei, however, claimed a predominant power for the stars.
Extract from : « The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism » by Franz Cumont

While the influence of China is so predominant, she cannot accomplish much.
Extract from : « The Arena » by Various

Synonyms for predominant

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