Preponderant
(adjective)
- Having greater weight, influence, or importance.
- Dominating or prevailing over all others.
Origin:
Late 16th century; from latin praeponderant- 'weighing more', from the verb praeponderare, from prae 'before' + pondus 'weight'.
Examples:
- The preponderant color scheme in the room was blue and white.
- The preponderant reason for their success was their hard work and determination.
- She had a preponderant influence on her children's upbringing.
- The preponderant opinion among the experts was that the project was viable.
- The preponderant economic power of the country made it a leader in the region.