Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

preponderation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pre-pon-der-a-tion
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The act or state of preponderating; preponderance.

Example Sentences

"But where the reasons on both sides are very near of equal weight, there suspension or doubt is our duty, unless in cases wherein present determination or practice is required, and there we must act according to the present appearing preponderation of reasons."

Etymology

From Latin praepondero (“outweigh, turn the scale”).

Inflected Forms

preponderations (plural)

Questions

What does preponderation mean?: The act or state of preponderating; preponderance.
Where does preponderation come from?: From Latin praepondero (“outweigh, turn the scale”).

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