adj. 1. Having the most importance, influence, or force: the predominant theory in the field. 2. Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent: "Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey). [Medieval Latin praedomināns, praedominant-, present participle of praedominārī, to predominate; see PREDOMINATE.] pre·domi·nant·ly adv. |
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