Added 9 October 2026
predominant
/pɹɪˈdɒmɪnənt/ adjective
In Latin: superans Wiktionary
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- Common or widespread; prevalent.
- Significant or important; dominant.
noun
- A subdominant.
Origin
From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.
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