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Definition of prepotent in English: prepotentadjective prɪˈpəʊt(ə)ntˌpriˈpoʊtnt 1Greater than others in power or influence. Example sentencesExamples - Frankly, the prepotent title he goes under isn't enough to lend his argument any legitimacy.
Synonyms dominant, predominant, prevalent, in control, more powerful, most powerful, superior, supreme, ascendant, in the ascendancy - 1.1 (of a breeding animal) showing great effectiveness in transmitting hereditary characteristics to its offspring.
Example sentencesExamples - My observations have been that stud fee is usually a fixed number (in my experience about 50% of a typical pet puppy, although it may approach 100% for popular, prepotent sires.
Synonyms dominant, dominating, controlling, superior, powerful, prominent, advantageous, favourable, preferable, more desirable, most desirable
Origin Late Middle English: from Latin praepotent- 'having greater power', from prae 'before, ahead' + posse 'be able'. Definition of prepotent in US English: prepotentadjectiveˌpriˈpoʊtntˌprēˈpōtnt 1Greater than others in power or influence. Example sentencesExamples - Frankly, the prepotent title he goes under isn't enough to lend his argument any legitimacy.
Synonyms dominant, predominant, prevalent, in control, more powerful, most powerful, superior, supreme, ascendant, in the ascendancy - 1.1 (of a breeding animal) showing great effectiveness in transmitting hereditary characteristics to its offspring.
Example sentencesExamples - My observations have been that stud fee is usually a fixed number (in my experience about 50% of a typical pet puppy, although it may approach 100% for popular, prepotent sires.
Synonyms dominant, dominating, controlling, superior, powerful, prominent, advantageous, favourable, preferable, more desirable, most desirable
Origin Late Middle English: from Latin praepotent- ‘having greater power’, from prae ‘before, ahead’ + posse ‘be able’. |