Definition of: predominant

(pri·dom′ə·nənt) adjective
Superior in power, influence, effectiveness, number, or degree; prevailing over others. [<F prédominant]
—pre·dom′i·nant·ly adverb Synonyms: ascendent, chief, commanding, controlling, dominant, prevailing, prevalent, regnant, sovereign, superior, supreme. Antonyms: accessory, complementary, contributory, inferior, subordinate, subsidiary, unimportant.