adj. Very powerful; superior in force, influence, or authority; predominant.
adj. Characterized by prepotency.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Very powerful; superior in force, influence, or authority; predominant.
adj. Characterized by prepotency.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Preëminent in power, influence, force, or efficiency; prevailing; predominant.
Highly endued with potentiality or potential power.
In biology, exhibiting or possessed of prepotency.
Word Usage
"Named after the prepotent Thoroughbred foundation sire Eclipse (1764-1789), the Eclipse Awards are awarded annually and are a joint undertaking of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), the Daily Racing Form (DRF) and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association (NTWBA)."