PREVAILING


Meaning of PREVAILING in English

adj. Function: adjective

general (as in circulation, acceptance, or use) in a given place or at a given time FF1C; the prevailing point of view among farmers FF1E;

Synonyms: current, popular, prevalent, rampant, regnant, rife, ruling, widespread

Related Words: dominant, predominant, preponderant; common, familiar, ordinary; general, universal

Contrasted Words: exceptional, uncommon, unusual

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