preponderance
noun | /preponderance/
the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, strength, or importance
preponderance
noun | /preponderance/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMthe quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, strength, or importance
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"A preponderance of evidence convinced the jury of his guilt."
"There is a preponderance of studies supporting the new treatment."
Mnemonic Trick
PREPONDERANCE → PRE + POUND + RANCE: heavier (more weight) — greater in amount.
Etymology
From Latin praeponderant- “to outweigh.”
Used for numerical, evidential, or influence superiority.
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