Predominant vs. Predominantly — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Predominant and Predominantly
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Predominant
Having the most importance, influence, or force
The predominant theory in the field.
Predominantly
Having the most importance, influence, or force
The predominant theory in the field.
Predominant
Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent
"Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).
Predominantly
Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent
"Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).
Predominant
Common or widespread; prevalent.
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Predominantly
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.
Predominant
Significant or important; dominant.
Predominantly
In a predominant manner.
Predominant
(music) A subdominant.
Predominantly
Much greater in number or influence;
The patients are predominantly indigenous
Predominant
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.
Foul subordination is predominant.
Predominant
Most frequent or common;
Prevailing winds
Predominant
Having superior power and influence;
The predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
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