preponderancia

preponderance

noun preh-pohn-deh-RAHN-syah Rare

Also means

predominance

Usage Note

Preponderancia denotes clear superiority in weight, influence, or number. The related adjective is preponderante and the verb preponderan ('they predominate'). In legal Spanish preponderancia de la prueba is the standard of proof equivalent to the English 'balance of probabilities'. The word is always feminine and typically appears in formal registers.

Examples

"Existe una preponderancia de opiniones favorables."

Natural Translation

There is a preponderance of favourable opinions.

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