👉 The term "predominates" is derived from Latin and means to dominate or rule over. It usually refers to a dominant influence, decision, or tendency that dominates or rules out other possibilities. In politics, economics, or any field of study where power dynamics are significant, the term can be used to describe how one person or group has significantly influenced another or others. For instance, in political science, "predominates" could refer to a system that is so dominant that it
