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- Earliest known use early 1600s The earliest known use of the verb preponderate is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for preponderate is from 1611, in the writing of John Speed, historian and cartographer. preponderate is a borrowing from Latin.
The earliest known use of the adjective preponderate is in the late 1700s. OED's earliest evidence for preponderate is from 1789, in a translation by Thomas Holcroft, writer.
Oct 20, 2020 · 1590s, "to have or exert controlling power," from Medieval Latin praedominatus, past participle of *praedominare from Latin prae "before" (see pre-) + dominari "to rule, dominate, to govern," from dominus "lord, master," from domus "house" (from PIE root *dem- "house, household") lure.
The term "preponderate" first appeared in English around the 15th century. It was used in a legal context to refer to the greater weight given to one party's evidence over another's. By the 16th century, it was also applied more generally to mean "to outweigh" or "to be greater in importance."
Originally published as part of the entry for preponderate, v.¹. preponderate, v.¹ was revised in March 2007.
Word History. Latin praeponderatus, past participle of praeponderare, from prae- + ponder-, pondus weight — more at pendant. circa 1611, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1. 1818, in the meaning defined above.
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Definition of Preponderate. Preponderate (verb) refers to having greater weight, influence, or importance; to predominate or prevail. The term underscores a sense of dominance in terms of influence or numeracy. Etymology. The word “preponderate” traces its origins to the Latin term praeponderare.
