predominately

pre·dom·i·nate  (pr-dm-nt)

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.

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[Medieval Latin praedominr, praedomint- : Latin prae-, pre- + Latin dominr, to rule (from dominus, master; see dem- in Indo-European roots).]

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pre·domi·nate·ly (-nt-l) adv.

pre·domi·nation n.

pre·domi·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

predominately

adv (= largely, mainly) → überwiegend