Another word for predominant
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Another word for predominant
Modifier
Supreme in power
See also:Antonyms:Of first importance
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- Preponderant implies superiority in amount, weight, power, importance, etc. the preponderant religion of a country
- Preeminent implies prominence because of surpassing excellence the preeminent writer of his time
- Paramount is applied to that which ranks first in importance, authority, etc. of paramount interest to me
- Dominant refers to that which dominates or controls, or has the greatest effect dominant characteristics in genetics
- Predominant refers to that which is at the moment uppermost in importance or influence the predominant reason for his refusal
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