noun
- the quality or state of being greater in weight, power, importance, or influence; superiority in weight or influence
Usage: formal
Examples
- The preponderancy of evidence supported the defendant’s innocence.
- There was a clear preponderancy of opinion in favor of the new policy.
- The committee noted the preponderancy of positive feedback from voters.
- Historical records show the preponderancy of agricultural communities in that era.
- The preponderancy of scientific data contradicted the earlier hypothesis.
- Military strategists recognized the preponderancy of naval forces in the conflict.