Question 1 · Quick check
predominant
CEFRC1
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
More important, powerful, or common than others.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailA subdominant.
Examples
In northern Portugal, mountains and plateaus are predominant.
You could say that France is the predominant cultural power in Europe.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
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- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
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Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsSignificant or important; dominant.
Common or widespread; prevalent.
More examples
In contextOn 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.
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Origin
adjective
From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.