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

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

His remedy: restore industrial capacity to sustain U.S. military predominance indefinitely. —Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 3 Feb. 2025

The predominance of digital communications has exacerbated feelings of loneliness and disconnection, with many Gen Zer struggling to rebuild their social skills in the post-pandemic world. —Jack Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 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