preponderant
UK/pri'pɒndәrәnt/US
GREB1
Definitions
adj.
Greater in weight, number, importance or influence; predominant
占优势的，占多数的，占主导地位的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpre- (ahead) + ponder (weigh) + -ant (adj.) = 'weighing more, outweighing.' The adjective form of preponderance: the preponderant side is the one carrying the greater weight, hence dominant or predominant.
Root pond still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.preponderant influence主导影响
- 2.preponderant role主要作用
- 3.preponderant force主导力量
- 4.preponderant view主流观点
Example Sentences
- 1.
The party held a preponderant influence over the new government.
- 2.
Tourism is the preponderant industry on the island.
- 3.
Her preponderant concern was the safety of the children.