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predominate
This term describes a state of dominance where one element outweighs all others in influence, frequency, or visibility. It carries a neutral to clinical tone, often used in academic, scientific, or analytical descriptions to identify a prevailing trend or a primary characteristic within a dataset or environment.
While similar to dominate, predominate focuses more on the state of being the most frequent or prominent rather than the act of exercising power or control over others. It suggests a natural or statistical prevalence rather than an aggressive takeover.
Meanings
Examples
In this region, deciduous trees predominate during the summer months.
The desire for profit tends to predominate in these corporate decisions.
Small businesses predominate in the local economy of the town.
I wonder if fear will predominate over hope in the final outcome.
Certain themes of betrayal predominate throughout the entire play.
In the early empire, military interests began to predominate over civil law.
Why do these specific colors predominate in the artist's later work?
Women predominate in the nursing profession across the country.