Category:Predominant

Pre*dom"i*nant, a. Etym: [cf. F. prédominant. See predominante.]

Defn: having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, Influence, or authority; prevailing; as, a predominant color; Predominant excellence. Those help. . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon. Foul subordination is predominant. Shak.

Syn. -- prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; Controlling; overruling.