preponderant

Meanings

• adjective

  having more weight or importance than others; predominant

• adjective

  being of greater number, amount, or degree; predominant

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Synonyms

dominant , overriding , predominant

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Rhymes

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preponderance , preponderate , conquerant , conqueror

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Variants

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preponderant , preponderantly

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Forms

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preponderantly, preponderates, preponderated

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Etymology

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from the Latin word 'preponderare,' meaning 'to weigh before,' from 'prae-' 'before' + 'ponderare' 'to weigh'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preponderant' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, a preponderant term is the term with the highest power in a polynomial expression.

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1. majority: Preponderant is related to the concept of majority as it refers to having more weight or importance than others.

2. dominant: Preponderant is related to the concept of dominant as it refers to being of greater importance or power.

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Culture

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The term 'preponderant' has been used in various contexts, including law and mathematics. In law, it refers to evidence that is so compelling that it outweighs any opposing evidence. In mathematics, it is used to describe a quantity that is greater than the others in a set.

How to Memorize "preponderant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale with 'preponderant' being the heavier weight on one side, outweighing the other side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preponderant' with the idea of being the most important or influential.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'preponderant' and the phrase 'more weight than the others' to help remember its meaning.

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