prepotency

noun

pre·po·ten·cy (ˌ)prē-ˈpō-tᵊn(t)-sē

: the quality or state of being prepotent : predominance

: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

the magazine's prepotency in the world of fashion is accepted without question

First Known Use

1623, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of prepotency was in 1623

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“Prepotency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prepotency. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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prepotency

noun

pre·po·ten·cy -ˈpōt-ᵊn-sē

plural prepotencies

: unusual ability of an individual or strain to transmit its characters to offspring because of homozygosity for numerous dominant genes

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