Word
predominately
Phoneticspre·dom·i·nate·ly
US/ˌpɹɪˈdɑmənəntˌɫi/
UK/pɹɪdˈɒmɪnˌeɪtli/
Definition
adv. mostly or more than anything else. You use this to describe the thing that is most common in a group or situation.
adv. to a great extent or in the majority. Often used to indicate that one element is more significant or frequent than others within a specific context.
Examples
“The city is predominately green with lots of parks.”
“The local economy is predominately based on agriculture, though some manufacturing has started to grow recently.”
“While the report highlights several minor issues, the overall findings are predominately positive, suggesting that the new policy has successfully addressed the primary concerns of the community.”
Examples
simple
“The city is predominately green with lots of parks.”
contextual
“The local economy is predominately based on agriculture, though some manufacturing has started to grow recently.”
complex
“While the report highlights several minor issues, the overall findings are predominately positive, suggesting that the new policy has successfully addressed the primary concerns of the community.”
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