preponderation

Meanings

• Noun

  A preponderance of evidence or influence; a superior number or amount; a predominance.

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Variants

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preponderate , preponderated , preponderates , preponderating , preponderation , preponderations

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Etymology

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From Old French preponderance, from preponder 'to weigh before, outweigh, have superiority'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'preponderance of evidence' is commonly used in legal proceedings to refer to the standard of proof required to establish a fact.

2. In mathematics, the term 'preponderance' is used to refer to the sum of a series or the majority of a set.

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Related Concepts

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1. predominance: A state or condition of being predominant; a superiority in power, influence, or importance.

2. majority: A larger number or greater proportion of a total; the greater part or the more numerous or more powerful group in a given situation.

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Culture

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Preponderation has been used in literature, particularly in legal contexts, to refer to a superiority or predominance of evidence or influence. In art and music, the term may be used metaphorically to describe a dominant or predominant element.

How to Memorize "preponderation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with 'preponderance' as the heavier weight tipping the scale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'preponderance' with the idea of superiority or predominance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Preponderance: The weight that outweighs the rest.'

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