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preponderance
Preponderance (noun) means a greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group.
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1
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."
— Paul Van Slambrouck, California’s brightest star is, well, gray (2000)
"Is there a preponderance of female protagonists in commercial fiction, and if so, what does it mean?"
— Patricia Holt, Just add sand; trash fiction for end-of-the summer beach reading (1997)
2
A greater degree of power, influence or importance than anything else involved.
3
The state of weighing more than something else.
4
The extra weight at the back of a cannon, behind its pivot points, compared with the front.
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What is the meaning of preponderance?
"preponderance" (noun) means a greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group.
What is another word for preponderance?
Other words for "preponderance" include prevalence, weight.
What are the different meanings of preponderance?
"preponderance" has 3 main meanings: 1. A greater amount or number of something; the larger part of a group; 2. A greater degree of power, influence or importance than anything else involved; 3. The state of weighing more than something else.
