Predominant
Pronunciation : Pre*dom"i*nant
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. pr?dominant. See Predominante.]
Definition : Defn: Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, influence, or authority; prevailing; as, a predominant color; predominant excellence. Those help . . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon. Foul subordination is predominant. Shak.
Syn. -- Prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; controlling; overruling.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913