verb
preponderate
Preponderate (verb) means to outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight.
verb
1
To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight.
2
To overpower by stronger or moral power.
3
To cause to prefer; to incline; to decide.
4
To exceed in weight or influence; hence, to predominate.
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Etymology
From Latin praeponderatus, past participle of praeponderāre (“to outweigh”).
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What is the meaning of preponderate?
"preponderate" (verb) means to outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight.
What are the different meanings of preponderate?
"preponderate" has 3 main meanings: 1. To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight; 2. To overpower by stronger or moral power; 3. To cause to prefer; to incline; to decide.