predominance

noun

pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce predominance (audio)
-ˈdäm-nən(t)s
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: the quality or state of being predominant

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a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.
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Local bookstores were, at the time, folding en masse, and people were mad about the growing predominance of chain retail. — Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026 This month, like last, features a predominance of courses built on grass arenas, with a wealth of space in which the competition can play out. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Bogle links the predominance of servants on-screen in the 1930s to the Great Depression. — Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for predominance

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First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominance was in 1592

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“Predominance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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predominance

noun
pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s How to pronounce predominance (audio)
: the quality or state of being predominant

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