predominance

noun

pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdä-mə-nən(t)s 

-ˈdäm-nən(t)s

: the quality or state of being predominant

Synonyms

• ascendance
• ascendence
• ascendancy
• ascendency
• dominance
• domination
• dominion
• hegemony
• imperium
• predominancy
• preeminence
• reign
• sovereignty
• sovranty
• supremacy

Examples of predominance in a Sentence

a group of young reformers who have gained predominance within the government

The tribe fought to maintain its predominance.

Recent Examples on the Web

It is widely accepted that human society relies on two driving behaviors: i) physical and/or psychological dominance, and ii) intellectual predominance, also known as prestige. —Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025

Another key element is the predominance of social media as a major channel of communication in today’s society. —Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Retrograde predominance of small saturnian moons reiterates a recent retrograde collisional disruption Carnegie Science. —Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 17 Mar. 2025

Like most industries in the North American business ecosystem, the legal cannabis industry is a stronghold of male predominance. —Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for predominance

• dominance
• prominence

Kids Definition

predominance

noun

pre·​dom·​i·​nance pri-ˈdäm-ə-nən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being predominant