MEANING
For the most part, in composition, frequency, or influence.
Use it for
group composition; dominant influences; broad patterns with exceptionsDescribe the main tendency while leaving room for exceptions.
Words that belong together
- predominantly rural
- predominantly female
- predominantly determined by
On the page
The respondents were predominantly employed in informal work.
The debate focused predominantly on cost rather than accessibility.
Rainfall in the region occurs predominantly during a short monsoon season.
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Word forms
- Base
- predominantly
Usage notes
Primary category: academic. Signals a majority or dominant tendency without claiming universality. If the proportion matters, provide a number rather than relying on this adverb. Adverb; invariant, with no inflected forms.
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