predominant

[pri-dom-uh-nuhnt] / prɪˈdɒm ə nənt /

ADJECTIVE

ruling; most important

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dominant dominating main potent prevailing prevalent weighty

WEAK

absolute all-powerful almighty arbitrary ascendant authoritative capital chief controlling directing effective efficacious governing holding the reins imperious influential leading mighty official omnipotent overbearing overpowering paramount predominate preponderant primary prime principal prominent reigning sovereign superior superlative supervisory supreme surpassing transcendent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior minor secondary subordinate unimportant

WEAK

inconsequential trivial

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Nigeria has a population of 237 million people, roughly split between Muslims, who are predominant in the north, and Christians.

From The Wall Street Journal

Age can be a significant factor, but it’s never the only one and not necessarily predominant.

From Salon

The predominant H3N2 flu virus has changed, potentially weakening vaccine protection, though shots still prevent hospitalizations.

From Barron's

Moreover, should consumer nutrition trends shift away from eggs’ newfound acceptance, the company’s predominant revenue driver could depress margins.

From Barron's

Over time, Hindi, the predominant north Indian language, has become more widely understood across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal

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