Predominating

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɒmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of predominating

verb exerting control or influence over others; being the most common or powerful

Example Sentences

A1 The color blue is predominating in the painting.

A2 The smell of fresh bread was predominating in the bakery.

B1 The sound of birds chirping was predominating in the park.

B2 The feeling of excitement was predominating in the air.

C1 The sense of urgency was predominating in the meeting.

C2 The theme of love and loss was predominating in the novel.

adjective having the greatest influence or control

Example Sentences

A1 The predominating color in the room is blue.

A2 She noticed the predominating theme of nature in the artwork.

B1 The predominating factor in his decision was the cost.

B2 The predominating opinion among the group was to postpone the meeting.

C1 The predominating ideology in the country shaped its political landscape.

C2 The predominating influence of the CEO was evident in every department.

Examples of predominating in a Sentence

formal In this region, the culture of hospitality is predominating.

informal The new trend of online shopping is predominating among young people.

slang Her style is totally predominating in our group.

figurative The feeling of loneliness was predominating in her heart.

Grammatical Forms of predominating

past tense

predominated

plural

predominatings

comparative

more predominating

superlative

most predominating

present tense

predominates

future tense

will predominate

perfect tense

has predominated

continuous tense

is predominating

singular

predominating

positive degree

predominating

infinitive

to predominate

gerund

predominating

participle

predominating

Origin and Evolution of predominating

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'predominating' originated from the Latin word 'praedominatus' which means 'to have greater power or influence'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'predominating' has come to be used to describe something that is the most influential or dominant in a particular situation.