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单词 prepotency
释义

prepotency

noun

pre·​po·​ten·​cy (ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being prepotent : predominance
2
: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

Synonyms

  • distinction
  • dominance
  • eminence
  • noteworthiness
  • paramountcy
  • preeminence
  • preponderance
  • preponderancy
  • prestigiousness
  • primacy
  • superiority
  • supremacy
  • transcendence
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

Word History

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

prepotency

noun

pre·​po·​ten·​cy -ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē How to pronounce prepotency (audio)
plural prepotencies
: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

prepotency

noun

as in dominance
the fact or state of being above others in rank or importance the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • dominance
  • superiority
  • distinction
  • repute
  • supremacy
  • primacy
  • paramountcy
  • reputation
  • domination
  • noteworthiness
  • preponderance
  • eminence
  • influence
  • renown
  • transcendence
  • preeminence
  • preponderancy
  • nobleness
  • prestigiousness
  • greatness
  • famousness
  • illustriousness
  • notoriety
  • prestige
  • fame
  • glory
  • power
  • dominion
  • honor
  • authority
  • superstardom
  • celebrity
  • stardom
  • kudos
  • ascendancy
  • notableness
  • megastardom
  • ascendency
  • infamy
  • ascendance
  • ascendence
  • weight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inferiority
  • insignificance
  • mediocrity
  • obscurity
  • obscureness
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