English

Adverb

predominantly ‎(comparative more predominantly, superlative most predominantly)

1. In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.

   The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.

   • 1992, Rudolf M. Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, page 3

     Both groups are predominantly confined to areas with warm to tropical climates […]

Usage notes

This adverb form of the adjective predominant is preferred over predominately (the adverb form of the adjective predominate), which is considered dated or non-standard.

Synonyms

• primarily
• principally

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