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vast majority

vast majority noun: the greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.

Noun

vast majority (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) The greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.
    • The vast majority of people will not live to 110.

Questions about vast majority

What does vast majority mean?
Vast majority means the greatest part of something, to the point where alternatives are nearly irrelevant in size.
What part of speech is vast majority?
Vast majority is a noun.

Words near vast majority in the dictionary

  1. Vassey
  2. Vassilis
  3. Vassily
  4. Vassy
  5. vast
  6. vast majority
  7. Vasta
  8. Vastas
  9. vastatin
  10. vastatins
  11. vastation

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