predominantly

adverb

pre·​dom·​i·​nant·​ly pri-ˈdä-mə-nənt-lē How to pronounce predominantly (audio)
-ˈdäm-nənt-
: for the most part : mainly

Examples of predominantly in a Sentence

a predominantly middle-class neighborhood
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Portland cement — the most common type, developed in the early 19th century — is made predominantly of a substance called clinker. Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 However, as the 2024 election approached, Rogan's stance shifted, perhaps influenced by Trump's campaign push to reach younger, predominantly male voters who view Rogan's podcast as an alternative to traditional mainstream media. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 The crowd in East Lansing was predominantly youthful, and Harris took the opportunity to connect with Gen-Z voters directly. By Nik Popli/east Lansing, Mich., TIME, 4 Nov. 2024 The Reverend George Lee Like Williams, George Lee lived in a predominantly African American community and helped launch an NAACP branch in Humphreys County, Mississippi. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for predominantly 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of predominantly was in 1829

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“Predominantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominantly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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