predominantly

== English == === Etymology === From predominant + -ly. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /pɹɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ === Adverb === predominantly (comparative more predominantly, superlative most predominantly) In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin. ==== Usage notes ==== This adverb form of the adjective predominant is preferred over predominately (the adverb form of the adjective predominate), which is considered dated or non-standard. ==== Synonyms ==== primarily, principally; see also Thesaurus:mostly or Thesaurus:usually ==== Translations ====