noun
preponderance
Preponderance (noun) means Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion.
noun
1
Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion.
2
Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.
3
Greater physical weight.
4
The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them.
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What is the meaning of preponderance?
"preponderance" (noun) means superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion.
What are the different meanings of preponderance?
"preponderance" has 3 main meanings: 1. Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion; 2. Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence; 3. Greater physical weight.