predominately

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nate·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nət-lē How to pronounce predominately (audio)

Examples of predominately in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ayan said that in her predominately Muslim culture, people don’t typically discuss this type of subject matter. Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 While the original Progressive movement was designed to break the political stranglehold of the railroads, today the special interests are predominately public-sector organizations—government agencies and public employees paid with your tax dollars. Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominately 

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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominately was in 1594

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“Predominately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominately. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

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