pre·po·tent (pr -p t nt)adj. 1. Greater in power, influence, or force than another or others; predominant. 2. Genetics Of, having, or exhibiting prepotency. [Middle English, from Latin praepot ns, praepotent-, present participle of praeposse, to be more powerful : prae-, pre- + posse, to be able or powerful; see poti- in Indo-European roots.]pre·po tent·ly adv. |
prepotent [prɪˈpəʊtənt]
adj
1. greater in power, force, or influence
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology showing prepotency
[from Latin praepotens very powerful, from posse to be able]
prepotently adv
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