Preponderate

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

Definitions of preponderate

verb to be greater in number, force, power, influence, etc.; outweigh

Example Sentences

A1 In our group, the number of girls preponderates over the number of boys.

A2 The benefits of exercising regularly preponderate the risks of not doing so.

B1 The evidence presented in the trial preponderates in favor of the defendant.

B2 The positive reviews preponderate over the negative ones for this restaurant.

C1 The impact of climate change preponderates in regions closer to the equator.

C2 When making important decisions, it is crucial to consider all factors that preponderate in the situation.

Examples of preponderate in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court seemed to preponderate in favor of the defendant.

informal I think the reasons for choosing this restaurant preponderate over the others.

slang His skills in basketball preponderate over everyone else on the team.

figurative The dark clouds preponderate in the sky, signaling an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of preponderate

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

Origin and Evolution of preponderate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'preponderate' originated from the Latin word 'praeponderare', which means 'to outweigh'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'preponderate' has retained its original meaning of 'to outweigh' but has also come to be used in a more figurative sense to indicate something that is more important or influential in a particular situation.