Überwiegend
Überwiegend is a German adverb and adjective meaning predominantly, largely, or mostly. It signals that something applies to the greater part of a group, situation, or set of observations, rather than to every case. As an adverb it can modify verbs or adjectives (Die Ergebnisse sind überwiegend positiv). As an attributive or predicative adjective it can describe a noun (eine überwiegende Mehrheit der Bevölkerung).
Usage and nuance: The term implies a majority or main portion, while leaving room for exceptions. It
Etymology: The word is formed from über- “over, above” and wiegend, related to wiegen “to weigh,” conveying
Examples: Die überwiegende Mehrheit der Befragten unterstützt die Maßnahme. Die Kosten entfielen überwiegend auf Personal. Die
Related terms: Synonyms include größtenteils, vorwiegend, and meist; nuances differ slightly, with überwiegend emphasizing the dominant