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preponderance

pre·pon·der·ance [ pri póndərənss ] or pre·pon·der·an·cy [ pri póndərənssee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. majority: a large number or the majority ( takes a singular or plural verb )
A preponderance of the settlers in this area were French.

2. dominance or superiority: dominance or superiority in force, importance, or influence
The preponderance of the evidence is in support of this theory.

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