adj.
Pronunciation: -t ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praepotent-, praepotens, from prae- + potens powerful ― more at POTENT
Date: 15th century
1 a : having exceptional power, authority, or influence b : exceeding others in power
2 : exhibiting genetic prepotency
– pre · po · tent · ly adverb