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- Dictionaryprevalent/ˈprɛv(ə)lənt/
adjective
- 1. widespread in a particular area or at a particular time: "the social ills prevalent in society today"
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Prevalent means existing very commonly or happening often. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
PREVALENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary....
- Traditional
PREVALENT translate: 流行的，盛行的，普遍的. Learn more in the...
- Simplified
PREVALENT translate: 流行的，盛行的，普遍的. Learn more in the...
- Portuguese Translation
PREVALENT translate: predominante, prevalecente,...
- Rife
RIFE definition: 1. If something unpleasant is rife, it is...
- English (US)
Prevalent means generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread. It can also mean being in ascendancy or powerful. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
Prevalent means existing very commonly or happening often. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and explore examples from various sources.
Prevalent is often used in discussions of how widespread things are, such as in society or within a particular culture. If a belief is described as prevalent, it means it’s widely accepted in general or among a certain group of people.
Prevalent means common, widespread, or dominant. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, synonyms, and related words, with examples from Collins English Dictionary.
When something is common, it's prevalent. You could say drug use is prevalent among criminals. You could say good study habits are prevalent among good students. If a certain opinion is common, then that's a prevalent view in society. Definitions of prevalent.
Prevalent means existing a lot in a particular group, area, or at a particular time. For example, diseases are more prevalent among young children. See more translations and usage examples of prevalent.
