Definitions for: Preponderant


[adj] having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"



Webster (1913) Definition: Pre*pon"der*ant, a. [L. praeponderans, -antis:
cf. F. pr['e]pond['e]rant. See Preponderate.]
Preponderating; outweighing; overbalancing; -- used literally
and figuratively; as, a preponderant weight; of preponderant
importance. -- Pre*pon"der*ant*ly, adv.

Synonyms: dominant, overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderating

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