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what is the meaning of the words dominant,predominant

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Dominant and predominant are used interchangeably. However when some thing dominates more frequently, then we use the term predominant that means - a thing showing dominance more frequently among others.

Dominant means having power and influence on others.
Predominant means something that is present as main and strongest element among others.

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