PREDOMINATE
Pre*dom"i*nate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Predominated; p. pr. & vb. n.
Predominating.] Etym: [Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. prédominer.]
Defn: To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. Sir. I. Newton.
PREDOMINATE
Pre*dom"i*nate, v. t.
Defn: To rule over; to overpower. [R.]
PREDOMINATION
Pre*dom`i*na"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prédomination.]
Defn: The act or state of predominating; ascendency; predominance. W.
Browne.
PREDOOM
Pre*doom", v. t.
Defn: To foredoom.
PREDORSAL
Pre*dor"sal, a. (Anat.)
Defn: Situated in front of the back; immediately in front, or on the ventral side the dorsal part of the vertebral column.