PREDOMINANCE

predomination, predominance

(noun) the quality of being more noticeable than anything else; “the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone”

predominance, predomination, prepotency

(noun) the state of being predominant over others

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

predominance (countable and uncountable, plural predominances)

The condition or state of being predominant; ascendancy, domination, preeminence, preponderance.

Source: Wiktionary


Pre*dom"i*nance, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prédominance.]

1. The quality or state of being predominant; superiority; ascendency; prevalence; predomination. The predominance of conscience over interest. South.

2. (Astrol.)

Definition: The superior influence of a planet. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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