predominate

• Qualifie ce qui est le plus répandu, influent ou dominant dans une situation ou un groupe donné.

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.

   prédominant

   • 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.

   Synonymeschiefcontrollingdominantforemostleadingmainpredominantpreponderantprevailingprincipalrulingsovereign

   Antonymesinferiorinsignificantminorsecondarysubordinate

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer ce qui est le plus fort ou le plus répandu, ou ce qui a la plus grande influence ou le plus grand contrôle.

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.

   prédominer

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

   Synonymesdominatehold swaypreponderateprevailreignrule

   Antonymesfollowsubordinateyield

2. Be visually dominantC1formal

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

   dominer visuellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdominateloomovershadowstand outtower