An ambiguous, prepotent figure had come to disturb the…jealously guarded balance of the English constitution (Lytton Strachey).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
pre|po|tent — «pree POH tuhnt», adjective. 1. having greater power or influence than others; predominant: »An ambiguous, prepotent figure had come to disturb the…jealously guarded balance of the English constitution (Lytton Strachey). 2. Genetics. a) of… … Useful english dictionary
Tent pegging — (sometimes spelled tentpegging or tent pegging ) is a cavalry sport of ancient origin, and is one of only ten equestrian disciplines officially recognised by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports. Used narrowly, the term refers to a… … Wikipedia
pre — pre·abdomen; pre·acanthella; pre·adamitism; pre·adapt; pre·adaptation; pre·adaptive; pre·admission; pre·adolescence; pre·adult; pre·agonal; pre·am·bu·lar; pre·am·bu·late; pre·amp; pre·amplifier; pre·animism; pre·apprehension; pre·arrange;… … English syllables
tent — an·nec·tent; ap·pe·tent; ar·mip·o·tent; bel·lip·o·tent; com·pe·tent·ly; con·fi·tent; con·tent·ed; con·tent·ed·ness; con·tent·ment; de·tent; ex·tent; im·po·tent·ly; im·po·tent·ness; in·ad·ver·tent; in·sis·tent·ly; in·tent·ly; in·tent·ness;… … English syllables
pre·ex·is·tent — /ˌpriːıgˈzıstənt/ adj : ↑preexisting … Useful english dictionary
Fly (tent) — For other meanings, see Fly (disambiguation) A fly refers to the outer layer of a tent or to a piece of material which is strung up using rope as a minimalist, stand alone shelter. In basic terms, a fly is a tent without walls. Since the advent… … Wikipedia
List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft, pre-1950 — This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. For more exhaustive lists, see the [http://www.baaa acro.com/ Aircraft Crash Record Office] or the [http … Wikipedia
prepotent — pre·po·tent … English syllables
prepotently — pre·po·tent·ly … English syllables
prepotent — pre•po•tent [[t]priˈpoʊt nt[/t]] adj. 1) preeminent in power, authority, or influence; predominant 2) gen noting, pertaining to, or having genetic prepotency • Etymology: 1375–1425; late ME < L praepotent (s. of praepotēns), prp. of praeposse… … From formal English to slang
