preponderance in German

preponderance in German is Präponderanz, Übergewicht, Übergewichtigkeit — preponderance means a greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group.

preponderance in German

Präponderanz

noun

Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

Übergewicht

noun

Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

Übergewichtigkeit

noun

Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

Überlegenheit

noun

Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.

What does "preponderance" mean?

noun A greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group.
"Subtle, institutional discrimination was evident in the preponderance of blacks and underprivileged whites fighting the war."
noun A greater degree of power, influence or importance than anything else involved.
noun The state of weighing more than something else.
noun The extra weight at the back of a cannon, behind its pivot points, compared with the front.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

preponderance in a sentence

Subtle, institutional discrimination was evident in the preponderance of blacks and underprivileged whites fighting the war.
Is there a preponderance of female protagonists in commercial fiction, and if so, what does it mean?

Similar words in German

prevalence weight

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "preponderance" in German?

"preponderance" in German is Präponderanz, Übergewicht, Übergewichtigkeit. preponderance means: A greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group.

Are there other ways to say "preponderance" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "preponderance": Präponderanz, Übergewicht, Übergewichtigkeit, Überlegenheit.

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