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The meaning of PREPONDERANCE is a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength. How to use preponderance in a sentence.
noun [ S ] formal uk / prɪˈpɒn.d ə r. ə ns / us / prɪˈpɑːn.dɚ. ə ns / (also preponderancy, uk / prɪˈpɒn.d ə r. ə n.si /) Add to word list. the largest part or greatest amount: 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.
What does the noun preponderance mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun preponderance . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
preponderance. If there's a preponderance of something, there is A LOT of it. If you are a prosecutor, you are looking for a preponderance of evidence to convince the jury that the defendant is guilty. The noun preponderance can also mean "superiority in weight or significance."
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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preponderance - superiority in power or influence; "the preponderance of good over evil"; "the preponderance of wealth and power"
