predominantly
Translation
predominantly, mainly, mostly
Examples
The audience was predominantly female.
The audience was predominantly female.
Grammar Patterns
predominantly ((+ adjective/noun)) mostly or mainly The audience was predominantly female.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mainly, mostly, largely, primarily
Etymology
From the adjective 'predominant' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
It describes something done in a 'predominant' way. If the crowd is mostly women, it's 'predominantly' female.