Meaning & Definition of Predominantly in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To a large extent; mainly.

  Example Sentence: The population is predominantly urban.

• Definition: In a way that is more powerful, important, or influential than others.

  Example Sentence: The critics are predominantly in favor of the new policy.

Etymology

Origin: The word 'predominantly' comes from the Latin 'praedominari', meaning 'to be in control or greater in number'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• predominantly white: referring to an area or group where the majority of people are white.
• predominantly negative: indicating that the majority of something is negative.

Translations

• Spanish: predominantemente

• French: principalement

• German: vorwiegend

• Russian: преимущественно

Related Words

• predominance: The state of being more powerful or important than others.

• predominate: To be the strongest or main element.

Slang Meanings of predominantly

• Meaning: Mainly or mostly in a casual context.

  Example Sentence: That party was predominantly a chill vibe.