prepollent

adjective

pre·​pol·​lent

(ˈ)prē¦pälənt

: superior in influence or power : predominant

Word History

Etymology

Latin praepollent-, praepollens, present participle of praepollēre to surpass in power, from prae- pre- + pollēre to be strong, be able

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