prepotent

 
Pronunciation: /prɪˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

adjective

  • greater than others in power or influence.
  • (of a breeding animal) showing great effectiveness in transmitting hereditary characteristics to its offspring.

Derivatives

prepotence

noun

prepotency

noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin praepotent- 'having greater power', from prae 'before, ahead' + posse 'be able'