pre·dom·i·nate (pr -d m  -n t )v. pre·dom·i·nat·ed, pre·dom·i·nat·ing, pre·dom·i·nates v.intr. 1. To have or gain controlling power or influence; prevail: Good predominates over evil in many literary works. 2. To be of or have greater quantity or importance; preponderate: French-speaking people predominate in Quebec. v.tr. To dominate or prevail over. [Medieval Latin praedomin r , praedomint- : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dominr, to rule (from dominus, master; see dem- in Indo-European roots).]pre·dom i·nate·ly (-nt-l ) adv.pre·dom i·nation n.pre·dom i·nator n. |
Translations
predominately [prɪˈdɒmɪnətli] adv → principalement
pre-eminence [priˈɛmɪnəns] preeminence (US) n → prééminence f
pre-eminent [priˈɛmɪnənt] preeminent (US) adj → prééminent(e)
pre-eminently [priˈɛmɪnəntli] preeminently (US) adv → principalement
pre-eminence [priˈɛmɪnəns] preeminence (US) n → prééminence f
pre-eminent [priˈɛmɪnənt] preeminent (US) adj → prééminent(e)
pre-eminently [priˈɛmɪnəntli] preeminently (US) adv → principalement
predominately
adv (= largely, mainly) → überwiegend
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