1 : to hold advantage in numbers or quantity. 2 : to exert controlling power or influence : prevail. transitive verb. : to exert control over : dominate.

Who does predominant mean?

1 : having superior strength, influence, or authority : prevailing. 2 : being most frequent or common.

What is an example of predominant?

The definition of predominant is the most common or having authority or influence over others. An example of predominant used as an adjective is the phrase predominant species which means the species with the highest population in a particular area. ... The predominant theory in the field.