Predominant Meaning
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCommon or widespread; prevalent.
adjSignificant or important; dominant.
Sentence Examples
You could say that France is the predominant cultural power in Europe.
In northern Portugal, mountains and plateaus are predominant.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ reason for the huge fire was an old electrical problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ view among scientists is that human activity is the main driver of climate change.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 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:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ reason for the huge fire was an old electrical problem.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ view among scientists is that human activity is the main driver of climate change.