a. [ Cf. F. prédominant. See Predominante. ] Having the ascendency over others; superior in strength, influence, or authority; prevailing;
Those help . . . were predominant in the king's mind. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Foul subordination is predominant. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a predominant manner. [ 1913 Webster ]