dominant preference

[ˈdɒmɪnənt ˈprɛfərəns]
noun phrasepl: dominant preferences
preferência dominante
1. A strong or primary inclination or choice that prevails over others; the most influential or controlling preference in a given context
The dominant preference among consumers is for environmentally sustainable products.
A preferência dominante entre os consumidores é por produtos ambientalmente sustentáveis.
2. In psychology and behavioral studies, the most frequently expressed or strongest choice in a decision-making scenario
Research shows that the dominant preference in voting patterns has shifted significantly over the past decade.
Pesquisas mostram que a preferência dominante nos padrões de votação mudou significativamente na última década.
3. The primary or most common liking or taste that characterizes a person, group, or population
The dominant preference in music streaming is for pop and hip-hop genres.
A preferência dominante no streaming de música é por gêneros pop e hip-hop.
In Brazilian business and marketing contexts, 'preferência dominante' is frequently used in market research reports and consumer studies. In the USA, this term is common in academic psychology, economics, and marketing research. The concept reflects modern consumer behavior analysis and is often discussed in the context of data-driven decision-making in both cultures.
NYC Slang
go-to choice
Synonyms / Sinônimos
primary preferencemain preferenceprevailing preferenceoverriding preferenceprincipal choice
Antonyms / Antônimos
minor preferencesecondary preferencemarginal preferencerecessive preference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
preferência dominante
Standard usage in Brazilian media, academia, and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
preferência dominante
Common in informal and formal speech; occasionally abbreviated to 'pref dominante' in casual conversation
São Paulo
preferência dominante
Widely used in corporate and marketing environments
Portugal
preferência dominante
Identical usage; also used in academic and business Portuguese

Related Words

preferenceinclinationtendencychoicepredilectionproclivitybias

Related Idioms & Phrases

the preference that calls the shots
the winning preference
preference that takes the lead
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