preponderate
[ pri-pon-duh-reyt ]
/ prɪˈpɒn dəˌreɪt /
verb (used without object), pre·pon·der·at·ed, pre·pon·der·at·ing.
to exceed something else in weight; be the heavier.
to incline downward or descend, as one scale or end of a balance, because of greater weight; be weighed down.
to be superior in power, force, influence, number, amount, etc.; predominate: Evidence for the accused preponderated at the trial.
Origin of preponderate
OTHER WORDS FROM preponderate
pre·pon·der·a·tion, noun un·pre·pon·der·at·ed, adjective un·pre·pon·der·at·ing, adjectiveWords nearby preponderate
prepay,
prepense,
prepollex,
preponderance,
preponderant,
preponderate,
prepone,
preportion,
prepose,
preposition,
prepositional phrase
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British Dictionary definitions for preponderate
preponderate
/ (prɪˈpɒndəˌreɪt) /
verb (intr)
(often foll by over)
to be more powerful, important, numerous, etc (than)
to be of greater weight than something else
Derived forms of preponderate
preponderately, adverb preponderating, adjective preponderation, nounWord Origin for preponderate
C17: from Late Latin
praeponderāre to be of greater weight, from
pondus weight