† predoˈminion Obs.
[f. pre- A. 5 + dominion, after predomine, etc.]
Superior power; predominance, prevalence.
| 1607 T. Walkington Opt. Glass vi. 77 Of the predominion of any element,..the complexion hath his..denomination. 1611 Florio, Predominio, a fore-rule or predominion. 1673 Grew Anat. Roots ii. §70 By the predominion of the other Principles, made mild. |