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Definition of: predominate
(pri·dom′ə·nāt) v.i. ·nat·ed, ·nat·ing
1. To have governing influence or control; be in control: often with over.
2. To be superior to all others, as in power, height, number, etc.; prevail; preponderate. [<Med. L predominatus]
—pre·dom′i·nat′ing·ly adverb
—pre·dom′i·na′tion noun
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