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Predominantly vs Preponderantly - What's the difference?

predominantly | preponderantly |

As adverbs the difference between predominantly and preponderantly

is that predominantly is in a predominant manner most commonly or frequently by a large margin while preponderantly is in a preponderant manner.

predominantly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.
    • The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60.
  • *
    • Both groups are predominantly confined to areas with warm to tropical climates

    Synonyms

    * primarily * principally

    preponderantly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a preponderant manner.