Definition of predominant

predominantadjective

chiếm ưu thế

/prɪˈdɒmɪnənt//prɪˈdɑːmɪnənt/

The word "predominant" originates from the Latin "praedominare," which means "to dominate or rule beforehand." This Latin phrase is a combination of "prae," meaning "before" or "in front," "dum," meaning "while," and "inare," meaning "to stand or be set." In the 15th century, the Latin phrase was borrowed into Middle English as "predominant," initially meaning "having supreme authority or power." Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include "being in the state of having more than half or a majority" and "being the most prominent or notable." Today, "predominant" is commonly used in various contexts, including biology, psychology, and linguistics, to describe something that has a significant influence or presence, often in comparison to other similar things.

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most obvious or easy to notice

rõ ràng nhất hoặc dễ nhận thấy

Example:
  • a predominant feature

    một tính năng nổi trội

  • Yellow is the predominant colour this spring in the fashion world.

    Màu vàng là màu chủ đạo trong giới thời trang mùa xuân năm nay.

having more power or influence than others

có nhiều quyền lực hoặc ảnh hưởng hơn những người khác

Example:
  • a predominant culture

    một nền văn hóa chiếm ưu thế

  • a way of thinking that is predominant in modern social life

    một lối suy nghĩ chiếm ưu thế trong đời sống xã hội hiện đại

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