Most important element; SYN. main, primary, principal.

ETYM Latin dominans, -antis, p. pr. of dominari: cf. French dominant. Related to Dominate.
1. Exercising influence or control.
2. Of genes; producing the same phenotype whether its allele is identical or dissimilar.

ETYM Old Fren. par amont above; par through, by (Latin per) + amont above. Related to Amount.
Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme.

1. Encountered generally especially at the present time; SYN. prevalent, rife.
2. Most frequent or common; SYN. predominant.

ETYM Latin praevalens, -entis, p. pr. of praevalere. Related to Prevail.
1. Present everywhere or in all things; dominant.
2. Generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored; widespread.