predominate

• Beschreibt etwas, das in einer bestimmten Situation oder Gruppe am häufigsten vorkommt, den größten Einfluss hat oder vorherrscht.

Describes something that is the most common, powerful, or influential in a particular situation or group.

1. Having superior power and influenceC1formal

   Being the most powerful, important, or influential element in a group or situation.

   Vorherrschend

   • The predominate culture in the region has shaped its traditions for centuries.
   • Her predominate role in the company made her the key decision-maker.
   • In the debate, the predominate opinion was in favor of the new policy.

   Synonymechiefcontrollingdominantforemostleadingmainpredominantpreponderantprevailingprincipalrulingsovereign

   Antonymeinferiorinsignificantminorsecondarysubordinate

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas der stärkste, häufigste oder einflussreichste Teil ist oder die Kontrolle hat.

A verb used to indicate being the strongest or most common element, or having the greatest influence or control.

1. Be the main or most common elementB2formal

   To be the largest in number, quantity, power, status, or importance.

   Vorherrschen

   • In this region, oak trees predominate over other species.
   • During the debate, economic issues predominated.
   • Young people predominate in the city's population.

   Synonymedominatehold swaypreponderateprevailreignrule

   Antonymefollowsubordinateyield

2. Be visually dominantC1formal

   To appear very large or occupy a commanding position in a space.

   Dominieren

   • The cathedral predominates over the entire town square.
   • A massive statue predominates in the center of the park.
   • The mountain range predominates the landscape for miles.

   Synonymedominateloomovershadowstand outtower