Predominatly vs. Predominantly: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 25, 2023
"Predominatly" is the incorrect spelling, while "Predominantly" means mainly or for the most part.
Which is correct: Predominatly or Predominantly
How to spell Predominantly?
Predominatly is Incorrect
Predominantly is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "Predominantly" contains the word "dominant".
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Oct 24, 2023
Note the "ant" in the middle, as in "predominANTly".
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Recall that "predominantly" ends in "ly", like many adverbs.
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Link the word to "dominant" with the suffix "-ly".
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Oct 24, 2023
Think of the phrase: "It is predominantly correct to spell with 'ant'."
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Predominatly and Predominantly Definitions
Predominantly
Mainly; for the most part.
The team is predominantly young players.
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Oct 12, 2023
Predominantly
To an extent that stands out.
The art was predominantly abstract.
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Predominantly
Mostly; in a predominant manner.
The region is predominantly desert.
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Predominantly
Having the most importance, influence, or force
The predominant theory in the field.
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Predominantly
Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent
"Egrets, gulls and small mammals are the predominant wildlife on the island these days" (Dan McCoubrey).
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Predominantly
In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.
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Predominantly
Much greater in number or influence;
The patients are predominantly indigenous
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FAQs
Why is it called Predominantly?
It's derived from "predominant" with the adverbial suffix "-ly", indicating the manner of being predominant.
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Which vowel is used before Predominantly?
The context determines the vowel that can precede "predominantly."
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What is the singular form of Predominantly?
"Predominantly" is an adverb and doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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Which preposition is used with Predominantly?
"Of" can be used, as in "predominantly of one type".
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Oct 24, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Predominantly?
No specific conjunction is associated with "predominantly."
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What is the first form of Predominantly?
It's an adverb, so it doesn't have verb forms.
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Oct 24, 2023
Which article is used with Predominantly?
Predominantly is an adverb, so it isn't typically preceded by an article.
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Oct 24, 2023
Is Predominantly a vowel or consonant?
"Predominantly" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 24, 2023
Which determiner is used with Predominantly?
Determiners aren't typically used with adverbs.
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Oct 24, 2023
How is Predominantly used in a sentence?
"The audience was predominantly made up of students."
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Oct 24, 2023
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