predominance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the state of having greater power, influence, importance, or quantity than others

   The predominance of one supplier left the market vulnerable to disruption.

2. 2
   noun

   the quality of being the most noticeable or common element

   The painting's somber mood comes from the predominance of dark colors.

Formed from predominant and -ance, with influence from dominance. Predominant comes through French from Medieval Latin praedominari, 'to rule over,' combining Latin prae-, 'before or above,' with dominari, 'to rule.'

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