verb
- to be greater in weight, power, importance, or influence; to outweigh
Usage: present participle of preponderant or preponderating as a gerund
adjective
- having greater weight, power, or importance; predominant
Usage: often used in formal or technical contexts
Examples
- The evidence preponderating in favor of the defendant led to an acquittal.
- A preponderating majority of voters supported the new policy.
- The preponderating influence of social media on youth behavior is undeniable.
- Scientific data preponderating toward climate change has convinced most researchers.
- The preponderating opinion among experts favors the proposed reform.
- Economic factors were preponderating in the company's decision to relocate.
- The preponderating weight of historical precedent guided the court's ruling.