I am currently in a dispute over the word predominantly and what it means as a percentage. It has generally been taken to be above 50 percent but all of a sudden has jumped to 75 percent. My livelyhood is at stake over this and would appreciate any helpfull advice or past experience in this or similar situations.
2006-07-10 22:23:43 · 4 answers · asked by Colin E 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Predominantly means "mostly." Mostly is anything over 1/2. 1/2 is 50%. Therefore, anything over 50% is "predominantly."
2006-07-10 22:28:07 · answer #1 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has no percentile value. It generally means the greatest part, the biggest one.
If all the other parts are only small - say less than 5% then even 10% can be considered as being predominant.
It means the one that dominates. It is not a math term.
2006-07-10 22:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by pieter U3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people believe that "predominantly" means most, like 90 percent, or so. . But technically, it could be as little as 50.1 percent ( a majority), or even a plurality, which could be less than 50 percent.
If this is a legal issue, it is going to come down to how good your lawyer is.
2006-07-10 22:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
predominantly
much greater in number or influence.
i would say is above 60 and no more then 75.
oh you have to consider perspective.
2006-07-10 22:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by ybzcarlos1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋