predominant
UK: prɪˈdɒmɪnənt | US: prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt
adj. having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing
adj. most common or conspicuous; main or primary
predominant = pre<before> + domin<rule> + ant<adjective suffix>
- pre (from Latin prae, meaning "before" or "ahead")
- domin (from Latin dominari, meaning "to rule" or "to dominate")
- ant (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating "having the quality of")
Etymology Origin:
The word "predominant" originates from Latin praedominari, combining prae- (before) and dominari (to rule). It entered English via Old French predominant, retaining the sense of "ruling before others" or "holding superior influence." Over time, it evolved to describe something that is most noticeable, influential, or widespread in a given context.
The predominant color in the painting is blue.
English is the predominant language in international business.
Her predominant emotion was relief after the exam.
The committee’s predominant concern was sustainability.
In the 19th century, agriculture was the predominant industry in the region.