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predominancy

C2 Topic:Abstract Ideas
US /prɪˈdɑmənənsi/ UK /prɪˈdɒmɪnənsi/

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

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

    The ruler distrusted the neighboring state once its military predominancy became clear.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the state of having greater... predominancedominanceascendancypreeminence
Opposites
subordinationinferiority
Word family
Related forms predominantpredominatepredominance

Etymology

Formed from predominant + -cy, probably with influence from predominance. Predominancy was once a regular abstract noun for superior power or influence but has largely yielded to predominance.

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