predominantly

[US]/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/
[UK]/prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. mainly; in the majority; significantly

Example Sentences

The workforce is predominantly male.

These people are predominantly Russian Orthodox by religion.

the predominantly geometric mosaics at Silchester.

in Polynesia inheritance of land was predominantly patrilineal.

The population is predominantly mestizo (mixed European and Indian).

In an acquisitive society the form that selfishness predominantly takes is monetary greed.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) predominantly affects the gastrointestinal system but it is associated with a large number of extraintestinal manifestations.

Conclusion The larger pleomorphic adenoma predominantly occur at the parotid,submaxillary gland or palate,while the smaller one at lip,bucca,gingiva,frons and nasolabial sulcus.

Real-world Examples

And when they are eating more, they actually eat more predominantly after-dinner snacks.

Source: Scientific 60 Seconds - Scientific American November 2019 Collection

The problem came when wood started being used, 9th century predominantly.

Source: Scottish National Gallery

Now, the rhyme scheme is ABCB predominantly, especially in the first stanza.

Source: Appreciation of English Poetry

And it is predominantly looking at using cash.

Source: VOA Standard December 2015 Collection

Mass media has omitted the fact that Braddock is predominantly black.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) June 2015 Collection

There, and in cities such as Birmingham, the clientele is predominantly Asian.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Cherokee County is predominantly white. It's about 30 miles north of Atlanta.

Source: NPR News March 2021 Compilation

Police brutality in predominantly African-American communities is another source of concern.

Source: VOA Daily Standard January 2019 Collection

But NASA's astronomers remain unsure whether it is predominantly gaseous, liquid or solid.

Source: The Economist - Technology

LATE appears predominantly in those aged over 80 years.

Source: Simple Psychology

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