predominance

pre·dom·i·nance

noun
\pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s, -ˈdäm-nən(t)s\

Definition of PREDOMINANCE

: the quality or state of being predominant

Examples of PREDOMINANCE

1. a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government
2. The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.

First Known Use of PREDOMINANCE

1592

Related to PREDOMINANCE

Synonyms: ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, dominion, hegemony, imperium, supremacy, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)

Related Words: primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, right

Near Antonyms: helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

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