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preponderance

/pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A preponderance of evidence or influence is a greater amount or degree than that possessed by the opposite.

    - "The preponderance of evidence supported the defendant's innocence."
    - "The preponderance of public opinion favored the new law."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with preponderance
preponderance , advantage , contemplance
Variants
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preponderance , preponderances
Etymology
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From Old French 'preponderance' meaning 'superiority, predominance'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'preponderance of evidence' is commonly used in legal proceedings.

  2. The word 'preponderance' comes from the Latin 'preponere', meaning 'to place before'.

Related Concepts
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  1. majority: Preponderance refers to a greater amount or degree than the opposite, while majority refers to more than half of a group.

  2. predominance: Both preponderance and predominance refer to a greater influence or power, but 'predominance' can also refer to a single element that stands out in a group.

Culture
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In literature, 'preponderance' is often used to describe a dominant influence or trend. In art, it can refer to the visual weight or importance of an element.

How to Memorize "preponderance"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a scale with 'preponderance' on one side, representing a greater amount or degree. Visualize adding more and more weight to that side.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'preponderance' with the idea of a majority or dominant influence.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Preponderance is the predominant presence' to remember the definition.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'preponderance', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyming trick: Preponderance rhymes with 'aardvark's expanse'. Imagine an aardvark wandering in a vast desert, representing the idea of something dominating in number or strength.

2. Breaking it down: Break down the word into smaller parts: 'preponder' which means to outweigh, and '-ance' which denotes a state or quality. Thus, 'preponderance' refers to the state of outweighing or having superior weight.

3. Visualize the meaning: Picture a large scale, with one side significantly heavier than the other, causing it to tip. This image can help you remember that 'preponderance' means a superior weight or influence.

4. Mnemonic sentence: Create a sentence where the first letter of each word spells out 'preponderance'. For example: 'Penguins Rule, Elephants Never Die; Often, Roaring Noises Echo, Lions' Calls Sound Exotic.'

5. Associate with a familiar concept: Think of the word 'preponderance' in the context of a courtroom, where the preponderance of evidence refers to the more convincing evidence presented by one party. This connection can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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