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preponderantly

/prɪˈpɒn.dər.ənt.li/

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adverb

/prɪˈpɒn.dər.ənt.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «главным образом», «по большей части» или «в преобладающей степени». Используется для указания на то, что что-то является наиболее важным, многочисленным или влиятельным элементом в данном контексте.

An adverb meaning "mainly," "mostly," or "to a predominant degree." It is used to indicate that something is the most important, numerous, or influential element in a given context.

  1. Predominantly or mainlyC1formal

    In a way that is greater in number, influence, or importance; mostly.

    ruПреимущественно

    • The committee was preponderantly composed of senior members.
    • The evidence is preponderantly in favor of the defendant.
    • The region's economy is preponderantly agricultural.

    Synonymschieflyfor the most partlargelymainlymostlypredominantlyprimarilyprincipally

    Antonymsinsignificantlymarginallysecondarilyslightly

Forms
  • more preponderantly comparative form
  • most preponderantly superlative form