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   The earliest known use of the noun preponderance is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for preponderance is from 1681, in the writing of Nehemiah Grew, botanist and physician. preponderance is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: preponderant adj., ‑ance suffix.

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   The meaning of PREPONDERANCE is a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength. How to use preponderance in a sentence. a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength; a superiority or excess in number or quantity; majority…

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   PREPONDERANCE definition: 1. the largest part or greatest amount: 2. the largest part or greatest amount: 3. the largest…. Learn more.

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   The quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etc.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Definition of preponderance noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does preponderance mean?

   • Pick the best words! Autocorrect can’t save you now. The meaning of PREPONDERANCE is a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength. How to use preponderance in a sentence.

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   What does 'preponderance' mean in a sentence?

   • Preponderance in a sentence (esp. good sentence like quote, proverb...): 1. The preponderance of evidence suggests that he's guilty. 2. *There is a preponderance of tigers* in the forest. 3. There is a preponderance of female students in the music department.

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   What is the meaning of the word 'preponderant'?

   • Preponderant is an English word. Its meaning in Hindi (हिंदी में मतलब) is 'प्रभावी'. Usage: Melancholy is the preponderant mood for writing a poem. Preponderant (adj) = having superior power and influence.

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   When was preponderance first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun preponderance is in the late 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for preponderance is from 1681, in the writing of Nehemiah Grew, botanist and physician. preponderance is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: preponderant adj., ‑ance suffix.

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   What if there is a preponderance of one type of person?

   • If there is a preponderance of one type of person or thing in a group, there is more of that type than of any other. [...] • predominance, instance, dominance [...] • greater part, mass, bulk [...] • domination, power, sway [...]

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   What does the preponderance of evidence suggest?

   • The preponderance of evidence suggests that he's guilty. The people who possessed the preponderancy of wealth began to think of ways of obtaining the preponderacy of power. The company, which has a preponderance of middle-aged customers, is now hoping to attract a younger clientele.

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