predominant

• Décrit ce qui est le plus répandu, influent ou important dans un contexte donné.

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.

   prédominant

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

   Synonymeschiefcommondominantmainpreponderantprevailingprevalentprimaryprincipalwidespread

   Antonymesminorraresecondarysubordinateuncommon

2. Having superior power or influenceC1formal

   Exerting the greatest control or authority over others.

   Prédominant, qui a la plus grande influence

   • 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.

   Synonymesascendantcontrollingdominantprevailingprevalentrulingsuperior

   Antonymesinferiorminorpowerlesssecondarysubmissivesubordinatesubservientweak