predominance

/pri'dɔminəns/

Thân thiện

The predominance of green leaves makes the forest look lush and vibrant.

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.

Học thuật

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• predomination
• prepotency