verb
predominate
Predominate (verb) means to dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
verb
1
To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
2
To be prominent; to loom large; to be the chief component of a whole.
3
To dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh.
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Etymology
From Latin praedominātus, past participle of praedominor. By surface analysis, pre- + dominate.
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What is the meaning of predominate?
"predominate" (verb) means to dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.
What are the different meanings of predominate?
"predominate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size; 2. To be prominent; to loom large; to be the chief component of a whole; 3. To dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh.