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- The first known use of preponderance was in 1681
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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.
The meaning of PREPONDERANCE is a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength. How to use preponderance in a sentence.
Aug 19, 2024 · preponderance (countable and uncountable, plural preponderances) (obsolete) Greater physical weight. Synonym: (obsolete) preponderancy. (specifically, weaponry, historical) The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them. Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or ...
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. Fewer examples. The company, which has a preponderance of middle-aged customers, is now hoping to attract a younger clientele.
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the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc. The preponderance of votes is against the proposal. Also: preponderancy. SYNONYMS predominance, majority, mass, bulk.
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The earliest known use of the verb preponder is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for preponder is from 1614, in the writing of John Norden, cartographer. preponder is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pre- prefix, ponder v. See etymology.
