Definitions

1. verb

to have or be likely to have more power, influence, or importance than something else; to have the greater weight or effect

“The senator’s stance on the issue prepondered over the other factors in the committee’s decision.”

2. noun

a state of having more power, influence, or importance than something else; the greater weight or effect

“The preponder of public opinion was against the new tax proposal.”

3. noun

a person or thing that has more power, influence, or importance than something else

“The preponder of the board of directors supported the new business strategy.”