Preponderant

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

Definitions of preponderant

adjective greater in importance, quantity, or power

Example Sentences

A1 The preponderant color in the room is blue.

A2 She felt a preponderant sense of joy after receiving the good news.

B1 In this region, agriculture is the preponderant industry.

B2 The preponderant evidence suggests that he is innocent.

C1 The preponderant factor in their decision was the financial stability of the company.

C2 His preponderant influence in the organization cannot be denied.

Examples of preponderant in a Sentence

formal The preponderant evidence presented in the court led to a unanimous decision by the jury.

informal Her preponderant talent in music made her a standout among her peers.

slang That team has a preponderant advantage over their rivals in the upcoming match.

figurative The preponderant weight of responsibility on his shoulders was evident in his tired eyes.

Grammatical Forms of preponderant

• past tense: preponderated
• plural: preponderants
• comparative: more preponderant
• superlative: most preponderant
• present tense: preponderates
• future tense: will preponderate
• perfect tense: has preponderated
• continuous tense: is preponderating
• singular: preponderant
• positive degree: preponderant
• infinitive: to preponderate
• gerund: preponderating
• participle: preponderating

Origin and Evolution of preponderant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'preponderant' originated from the Latin word 'praeponderant', which is derived from the prefix 'prae-' meaning 'before' or 'in front' and the verb 'ponderare' meaning 'to weigh'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical weight and balance, 'preponderant' evolved to also describe something that is dominant or having greater influence in a particular situation.