First and Predominant

First

First adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: there are a number of reasons we can't go, but the first is that we don't have the money

Predominant is a synonym for first in dominant topic. In some cases you can use "Predominant" instead an adjective "First", when it comes to topics like governing, pre-eminent, highest in importance.

Nearby Word: firstly

Predominant

Predominant adjective - Coming before all others in importance.
Usage example: parental involvement has been found to be the predominant factor in a child's success in school

First is a synonym for predominant in dominant topic. You can use "First" instead an adjective "Predominant", if it concerns topics such as governing.

Nearby Words: predominance, predominantly, predominating, predominatingly
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