preponderant

• Прилагательное, означающее превосходящий по весу, силе, важности или влиянию; в современном употреблении в значительной степени заменено на 'preponderating' или 'predominant'.

An adjective meaning superior in weight, power, importance, or influence; now largely replaced by 'preponderating' or 'predominant' in modern usage.

1. Having superior power or influenceC1formal

   Possessing greater strength, authority, or control over others.

   Преобладающий

   • The preponderant influence of the leading nation shaped global trade policies.
   • Her preponderant role in the committee ensured the decision was made quickly.
   • The preponderant military force of the alliance deterred any aggression.

   Synonymsascendantcontrollingdominantparamountpredominantpreeminentprevailingsupreme

   Antonymsinferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubordinateweak