Definition

Noun 1. The quality or state of being more noticeable, powerful, or important than anything else. This refers to a superior or controlling position in terms of influence, number, or visibility. 2. The state of being predominant over others. This refers to having authority, control, or dominance in a particular situation or field.

Usage and Examples

• The predominance of digital media has transformed how we consume news.
• In the forest ecosystem, the predominance of oak trees provides a specific habitat for wildlife.
• The company achieved market predominance through innovation and aggressive marketing.
• Her theory gained predominance in academic circles after the new evidence was published.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Predominance of X over Y": This structure explicitly compares two elements, highlighting the superior influence or presence of one.
  • The report noted the predominance of economic concerns over environmental ones in the policy debate.
• "Achieve/Establish/Assert Predominance": These collocations describe the process of gaining a dominant position.
  • The empire sought to assert its military predominance in the region.

Variants and Related Words

• Predominant (adjective): Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or conspicuous.
  • The predominant color in the design is beige.
• Predominate (verb): To be the strongest or main element; to have or exert control.
  • Pine trees predominate in this part of the forest.
• Predomination (noun): A less common synonym for "predominance."

Synonyms

• Dominance: The state of being more powerful, important, or noticeable than others.
• Supremacy: The state of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
• Preponderance: Superiority in weight, power, importance, or number.
• Ascendancy: Occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.

Antonyms

• Subordination: The state of being lower in rank or less important.
• Inferiority: The condition of being lower in status or quality.
• Insignificance: The quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.

Noun

1. the quality of being more noticeable than anything else
   • the predomination of blues gave the painting a quiet tone
2. the state of being predominant over others