Synonyms for predominant
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : pri-dom-uh-nuh nt |
| Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈdɒm ə nənt |
Top 10 synonyms for predominant Other synonyms for the word predominant
- arbitrary
- ascendant
- authoritative
- capital
- chief
- controlling
- directing
- effective
- efficacious
- governing
- holding the reins
- imperious
- influential
- leading
- mighty
- official
- omnipotent
- overbearing
- overpowering
- paramount
- predominate
- preponderant
- primary
- prime
- principal
- prominent
- reigning
- sovereign
- superior
- superlative
- supervisory
- supreme
- surpassing
- transcendent
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for predominant
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