1. The quality or state of being predominant; superiority; ascendency; prevalence; predomination. The predominance of conscience over interest. South.
2. (Astrol.)
Defn: The superior influence of a planet. Shak.
PREDOMINANCY
Pre*dom"i*nan*cy, n.
Defn: Predominance. Bacon.
PREDOMINANT
Pre*dom"i*nant, a. Etym: [Cf. F. prédominant. See Predominante.]
Defn: Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength,
influence, or authority; prevailing; as, a predominant color;
predominant excellence.
Those help . . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon.
Foul subordination is predominant. Shak.
Syn. — Prevalent; superior; prevailing; ascendant; ruling; reigning; controlling; overruling.
PREDOMINANTLY
Pre*dom"i*nant*ly, adv.
Defn: In a predominant manner.