— prepotently , adv.
/pree poht"nt/ , adj.
1. preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant: a prepotent name in the oil business.
2. Genetics. noting, pertaining to, or having prepotency.
[ 1375-1425; late ME praepotent- (s. of praepotens ), prp. of praeposse to have greater power. See PRE-, POTENT 1 ]