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prepotent

Syllabification: (pre·po·tent)
Pronunciation: /prēˈpōtnt/
Definition of prepotent

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'

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Definition of prepotent in the British & World English dictionary

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