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Meaning of 'preponderance' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Preponderance [ n.]
- Alt. of Preponderancy

Meaning of 'preponderance' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . preponderance [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a superiority in numbers or amount
Example in sentence:
  • a preponderance of evidence against the defendant
Meaning (2):
- exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight
Example in sentence:
  • the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale
Meaning (3):
- superiority in power or influence
Example in sentence:
  • the preponderance of good over evil;
  • the preponderance of wealth and power

Nearby Words:

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