predominantly
C1
adv
Freq #32587
Meanings
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1
adv
much greater in number or influence
the patients are predominantly indigenous
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2
adv
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
The membership is predominantly elderly, as 90% are over age 60.
Etymology
From predominant + -ly.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
1
adv
· much greater in number or...
preponderantly