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preˈdominantly, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a predominant manner or degree; with superior influence; preponderatingly.
1681J. Scott Chr. Life i. iii. §2 (1684) 111 Our Wills being already predominantly inclined to follow God, and take example by him. 1773Life N. Frowde 59 A Longing to view distant Climes so predominantly reigned in my Thoughts. 1884Manch. Exam. 20 Aug. 5/1 Down to the beginning of the reign of George III,..the House was predominantly Whig. |