predominant

Synonyms

prevailing ascendant prevalent superior overruling [seesuperior]

Pre*dom"i*nant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. prédominant. See Predominante.] Defn: Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, influence, or authority; prevailing; as, a predominant color; predominant excellence. Those help . . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon. Foul subordination is predominant. Shak. Syn. -- Prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; controlling; overruling.

predominant - Similar Words

predominantly predominate predominancy predominance preominate premiant dominant superdominant predomination prenominate