English Dictionary: predominate | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Predominate \Pre*dom"i*nate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Predominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Predominating}.] [Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. pr[82]dominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. --Sir. I. Newton. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Predominate \Pre*dom"i*nate\, v. t. To rule over; to overpower. [R.] |