pondering C2+

/ˈpɑndərɪŋ/ the act of thinking about something carefully and at length

preponderance C2+

/prɪˈpɑndərəns/ the quality of being greater in number, importance, or strength

preponderant C2+

/prɪˈpɑndərənt/ predominant in influence, number, or importance

preponderate C2+

/prɪˈpɑndəˌreɪt/ to be greater in number, weight, or influence; to predominate