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preponderance

noun

exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
20
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹɪˈpɒndəɹəns

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight

    “the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale”

noun

  1. a superiority in numbers or amount

    “a preponderance of evidence against the defendant”

noun

  1. superiority in power or influence

    “the preponderance of good over evil”

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Example Sentences

the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale
a preponderance of evidence against the defendant
the preponderance of good over evil
the preponderance of wealth and power

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