Synonyms for

Predominantly

Verb / ˌprɪˈdɑ:mʌnʌˌntli: / Another word for predominantly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Predominantly means mainly or mostly.

Synonyms & similar words

preponderantly mostly largely chiefly mainly principally essentially basically fundamentally substantially generally commonly typically largely preponderantly largely

Synonyms by register

Formal

mainly chiefly primarily largely

Informal

mostly for the most part in general

Literary

foremostly prevalently

Antonyms

rarely occasionally partially incompletely minorly secondarily unimportantly

Common collocations

  • predominantly male
  • predominantly white
  • predominantly urban
  • predominantly rural
  • predominantly used
  • predominantly found
  • predominantly affects

Word family

noun predominance
verb predominate
adjective predominant
adverb predominantly

Usage note

This adverb indicates that something is most common or most important. It is often used to describe the composition or characteristics of a group or place.

Example sentences

  1. The painting was predominantly red.
  2. The sky is predominantly blue.
  3. The book is predominantly about space travel.
  4. The team's strategy was predominantly defensive.
  5. The store's inventory was predominantly toys.

Quotes

  • The history of the world is predominantly a history of warfare and social injustice. - Pierre Berton
  • The world is predominantly full of people who are willing to live with the status quo. - Alan Kay
  • Human beings are predominantly controlled by their instincts and impulses, with very little self-awareness. - Jiddu Krishnamurti

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