predominant

Meanings

• adjective

  Prevalent or most common in a given situation or environment.

• adjective

  Having control, influence, or power over others.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with predominant
champion , campaign , reign

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Variants

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predominant

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Forms

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predominantly, predominance

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Etymology

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From Latin dominus 'master, lord' + -ant-, present participle suffix.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'predominant' is often used in medicine to describe the most significant symptom or cause of a disease.

2. The term 'predominant' is also used in genetics to describe the gene that is expressed more frequently in a population.

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Related Concepts

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1. prevalence: The state or quality of being prevalent or widespread.

2. hegemony: The political, economic, or cultural influence of one group over others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'predominant' is often used to describe a character or theme that is prominent or influential. In music, it can refer to a dominant chord or key in a composition.

How to Memorize "predominant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where one thing is dominant or prevalent, such as a dominant color in a painting or a dominant theme in a story.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'predominant' with words like 'prevalent', 'control', and 'influence'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat And Rarely Think Of Elephants' to remember the meaning of 'predominant': People Eat And Rarely Think Of Elephants = Prevalent Elements And Rarely Thought Of Elements = Predominant Elements.

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