prepotency

noun

pre·​po·​ten·​cy (ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being prepotent : predominance
2
: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

Examples of prepotency in a Sentence

the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of prepotency was in 1623

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Cite this Entry

“Prepotency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepotency. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

prepotency

noun
pre·​po·​ten·​cy -ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
plural prepotencies
: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes
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