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PREDOMINANTLY
predominantly, preponderantly
(adverb) much greater in number or influence; “the patients are predominantly indigenous”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
predominantly (comparative more predominantly, superlative most predominantly)
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
Usage notes
This adverb form of the adjective predominant is preferred over predominately (the adverb form of the adjective predominate), which is considered dated or non-standard.
Synonyms
• primarily, principally; see also mostly or usually
Source: Wiktionary
Pre*dom"i*nant*ly, adv.
Definition: In a predominant manner.
PREDOMINANT
Pre*dom"i*nant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. prédominant. See Predominante.]
Definition: Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, influence, or authority; prevailing; as, a predominant color; predominant excellence. Those help . . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon. Foul subordination is predominant. Shak.
Syn.
– Prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; controlling; overruling.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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