Definition of Preponderance in English :

Define Preponderance in English

Preponderance meaning in English

Meaning of Preponderance in English

Pronunciation of Preponderance in English

Preponderance pronunciation in English

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Preponderance

see synonyms of preponderance

Noun

1. preponderance

superiority in power or influence

Example Sentences:
'the preponderance of good over evil'
'the preponderance of wealth and power'

2. preponderance, prevalence

a superiority in numbers or amount

Example Sentences:
'a preponderance of evidence against the defendant'

3. preponderance

exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

Example Sentences:
'the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Preponderance

see synonyms of preponderance
noun
the quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etc
the preponderance of right-handed people

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Preponderance

see synonyms of preponderance
n.
1. Superiority in importance, influence, force, or weight: the preponderance of the evidence.
2. A great amount; an abundance: “American audiences seem to be growing weary of the preponderance of sequels and reboots of old franchises” (Ryan Faughnder).

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