Definitions

predominant

[pri-dom-uh-nuhnt] / prɪˈdɒm ə nənt /

ADJECTIVE

ruling; most important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominant dominating main potent prevailing prevalent weighty

WEAK

absolute all-powerful almighty arbitrary ascendant authoritative capital chief controlling directing effective efficacious governing holding the reins imperious influential leading mighty official omnipotent overbearing overpowering paramount predominate preponderant primary prime principal prominent reigning sovereign superior superlative supervisory supreme surpassing transcendent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior minor secondary subordinate unimportant

WEAK

inconsequential trivial

Example Sentences

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He has been Rangers' predominant penalty taker since 2017 and has regularly scored from free-kicks.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

For many decades after the country’s inception, theatrical forms from Britain and Europe remained predominant in the cities where theatrical productions were allowed to take place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

One pattern, called "pancreatic predominant," is marked by unusually high fat levels in the pancreas compared with other parts of the body.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Age can be a significant factor, but it’s never the only one and not necessarily predominant.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

The predominant feeling was: It’s bad enough to lose to a peer, but what if I lose to a seven-year-old?

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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