(obsolete) Greater physical weight. / (specifically, weaponry, historical) The excess of weight of that part of a cannon behind the trunnions over that in front of them.

plural of preponderance

The act or state of preponderating; preponderance.

Having greater or the greatest weight, quantity, importance or force.

(transitive) To outweigh; to be heavier than; to exceed in weight. / (transitive) To overpower by stronger or moral power. / (transitive, obsolete) To cause to prefer; to incline; to decide.

Misspelling of preponderance.

plural of preponderation

present participle of preponderate

plural of preponderancy

Archaic form of preponderance.