predominantly

adverb C1

Meaning

"Predominantly" refers to a state or condition in which something is present in the greatest quantity or is the most influential among various elements, often used to indicate a prevailing characteristic within a specific context or population.
💡 While "predominantly" is often used interchangeably with "mainly" or "primarily," it carries a connotation of a stronger dominance or prevalence, making it more suitable for formal and academic contexts.

Example Sentences

The company ’ s clients are predominantly from the technology sector .
The population in this area is predominantly young adults .
The study focused predominantly on the effects of climate change .

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