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preponderant
[ pri-pon-der-uhnt ]
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adjective
superior in weight, force, influence, numbers, etc.; prevailing.
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Why Dictionary.com chose preponderant
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- First recorded in 1650鈥�60.
- Comes from the stem of the Latin word 辫谤补别辫辞苍诲别谤腻苍蝉, which is the present participle of 辫谤补别辫辞苍诲别谤腻谤别, meaning “to outweigh.”
- Related to the verb ponder, “to consider deeply and thoroughly.”
EXAMPLES OF PREPONDERANT
- Despite her preponderant presence in the room, she preferred to stay silent.
- The preponderant influence of social media shapes many people’s opinions and behaviors.
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- First recorded in 1835鈥�40.
- Comes from Hawaiian and means literally, 鈥渢o arrange, put in order, compose, braid.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF HAKU
- The hula dancer gracefully moved across the stage, her haku swaying with each step.
- As a symbol of celebration and honor, he presented a fragrant haku to the guest of honor.
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- First recorded in English in 1480鈥�90.
- Comes from Old French, equivalent to jouiss-, stem of jouir 鈥渢o enjoy.鈥�
EXAMPLES OF JOUISSANCE
- The novel’s rich descriptions and poetic language offered readers moments of jouissance as they immersed themselves in its captivating narrative.
- The ballet performance was a masterpiece of grace and passion, eliciting feelings of jouissance in all who had the privilege to witness it.
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