adj
Uncommon
predominant
Predominant (adj) means Very common, or found almost everywhere.
adj
1
Very common, or found almost everywhere.
2
Important or dominant.
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Etymology
Came from Middle French prédominant, which ultimately derives from Medieval Latin praedominans; by surface analysis it breaks down as pre- + dominant.
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What is the meaning of predominant?
"predominant" (adj) means very common, or found almost everywhere.
What is another word for predominant?
Other words for "predominant" include dominant, prevailing, rife, prevalent, predominate, preponderating.
What is the opposite of predominant?
Opposites of "predominant" include infrequent, subordinate.
What are the different meanings of predominant?
"predominant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Very common, or found almost everywhere; 2. Important or dominant.
