predominant

• Beschreibt etwas, das in einem bestimmten Kontext am häufigsten vorkommt, den größten Einfluss hat oder am wichtigsten ist. Bezieht sich auf das Überwiegen oder Vorherrschen einer Sache gegenüber anderen.

Describes something that is the most common, powerful, or important in a particular context.

1. Most common or widespreadB2formal

   Present as the strongest or main element; having the greatest influence or importance.

   Überwiegend

   • English is the predominant language in international business.
   • The predominant color in the painting is blue.
   • In this region, agriculture is the predominant industry.

   Synonymechiefcommondominantmainpreponderantprevailingprevalentprimaryprincipalwidespread

   Antonymeminorraresecondarysubordinateuncommon

2. Having superior power or influenceC1formal

   Exerting the greatest control or authority over others.

   Vorherrschend

   • The predominant political party won the election by a large margin.
   • Her opinion was predominant in the final decision.
   • The predominant culture in the city is a blend of many traditions.

   Synonymeascendantcontrollingdominantprevailingprevalentrulingsuperior

   Antonymeinferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubmissivesubordinatesubservientweak