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preponderance - Dictionary definition and meaning for preponderance

PREPONDERANCE

(noun) exceeding in heaviness; having greater weight
"the least preponderance in either pan will unbalance the scale"
(noun) a superiority in numbers or amount
"a preponderance of evidence against the defendant"
synonyms : prevalence
A preponderance of evidence against the defendant led to his ruin. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) superiority in power or influence
"the preponderance of good over evil", "the preponderance of wealth and power"
I still believe in the preponderance of good over evil. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for preponderance

(Tag: English) ponderous means weighty, unwieldy...so preponderance may be remembered as something having heavy weight, quantity or power
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(Tag: ) pre- pond- e - rance. Consider only pond and d(r)ance .. Earlier times witnessed lot of kings enjoying dance with decorations around ponds and lakes !! So this means superiority of power, quality.
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