1. in a manner that is greater in weight, importance, or influence; predominantly
Usage: formal; often used in academic or legal contexts

Examples

• The evidence preponderately supports the defendant's innocence.
• The population in that region is preponderately rural.
• The committee's decision was preponderately influenced by financial considerations.
• The data preponderately indicates a warming trend over the past decade.
• The workforce is preponderately composed of young professionals.