predominately

adverb

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

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Today, Liberia is still predominately Black, though more multi-cultural. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 15 Feb. 2025 These neck-shielding, chin-grazing collars were predominately spotted on outerwear and knits, from brands like Khaite, TWP, FForme, and Tory Burch. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Afrikaners are the mainly white descendants of predominately Dutch colonists. Kate Bartlett, NPR, 7 Feb. 2025 The de minimis exemption helped the Chinese e-commerce giants keep their costs low, and appeal to predominately young American consumers with contemporary styles at incredibly low prices. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for predominately

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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 3 Mar. 2025.

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