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predominant

/prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
pre · dom · i · nant prɪ · ˈdɒm · ɪ · nənt
English Definition
adj. Having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing.
中文释义
占主导地位的，主要的
Significado en Español
predominante, principal
한국어 뜻
우세한, 주된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chiếm ưu thế, chủ yếu
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Example Sentence

In his culture, respect for elders is predominant.

在他的文化中，尊重长者是占主导地位的。

Synonyms
main principal leading chief
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before) + dominate(rule) → In front of the ruling → predominant.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is closest in meaning to “predominant”?

  1. A dominant
  2. B obscure
  3. C minor
  4. D subordinate
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A — dominant. “predominant” means adj. Having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Deep green was the ______ color in the painting, covering most of the canvas.

  1. A predominant
  2. B minor
  3. C rare
  4. D faint
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A — predominant. “predominant” means adj. Having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing.

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Common questions about “predominant”

What does “predominant” mean?

predominant — adj. Having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing.. In Chinese: 占主导地位的，主要的.

How do you pronounce “predominant”?

predominant is pronounced /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · dom · i · nant.

How do you use “predominant” in a sentence?

In his culture, respect for elders is predominant. (在他的文化中，尊重长者是占主导地位的。)

What are synonyms for “predominant”?

main, principal, leading, chief — all close in meaning to predominant (adj. Having superior strength, influence, or authority; prevailing.).

Is “predominant” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. predominant appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “predominant”?

pre(before) + dominate(rule) → In front of the ruling → predominant.

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