Definition

In a way that is greater in amount, importance, or influence than others.

Example

The team preponderantly focused on improving their defense during the game.

Conversation

Did you notice how the team played preponderantly well in the second half of the game?

Yeah, they really turned things around after halftime!

I think their strategy was preponderantly effective in creating scoring opportunities.

Absolutely, it made all the difference in the final score.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Preponderantly → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "ponderare" (meaning to weigh). The suffix "-ly" indicates the manner of something. The word "preponderantly" means in a manner that weighs more heavily or is predominant before others.

Memory Tip

Think of something that weighs more heavily ('ponderare') before ('pre-') others, which helps you remember that 'preponderantly' means predominantly or mainly.

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