Preponderance Definition & Meaning
preponderance
- noun
- superiority in power or influence; "the preponderance of good over evil"; "the preponderance of wealth and power"
- a superiority in numbers or amount; "a preponderance of evidence against the defendant"
- exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight; "the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale"
Words that rhyme with preponderance
Usage tips for "preponderance"
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