adj. 1. Greater in power, influence, or force than another or others; predominant. 2. Genetics Of, having, or exhibiting prepotency. [Middle English, from Latin praepotēns, praepotent-, present participle of praeposse, to be more powerful : prae-, pre- + posse, to be able or powerful; see poti- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] pre·potent·ly adv. |
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