predominant
adjective
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Predominant vs. Predominate
Predominant and predominate are synonymous adjectives. Predominant is the older and much more common form. A number of handbooks and commentators hold predominate to be a mistake—a few insisting that the word is only a verb. But they are wrong. As an adjective predominate is somewhat more likely to turn up in technical writing than in general writing. The adverbs predominantly and predominately are a more even match in frequency than their base adjectives are, although predominantly is still significantly more common than predominately.
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Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 May 2024
Portfolio careerists: As the predominant group (comprising 39% of Gen Z freelancers), portfolio careerists leverage their specialized skills across diverse clients and sectors, seeking both autonomy and deeper purpose in their work.
—Bykelly Monahan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
The Supreme Court has called for very close scrutiny of a state’s actions when race is shown to be the predominant reason for drawing legislative districts.
—Adam Liptak, New York Times, 23 May 2024
If someone with the disease asked about getting pregnant, the predominant advice was not to.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 21 May 2024
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“Predominant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/predominant. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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