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predominant

Predominant (adj) means Common or widespread; prevalent.

adj
1
Common or widespread; prevalent.
2
Significant or important; dominant.
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Etymology

From Middle French prédominant, ultimately from Medieval Latin praedominans. By surface analysis, pre- + dominant.

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What is the meaning of predominant?

"predominant" (adj) means common or widespread; prevalent.

What are the different meanings of predominant?

"predominant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Common or widespread; prevalent; 2. Significant or important; dominant.

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