PREDOMINANTLY

predominantly, preponderantly

(adverb) much greater in number or influence; “the patients are predominantly indigenous”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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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

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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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