[ 'prɛv(ə)l(ə)nt ]
■ adjective widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
↘ archaic predominant; powerful.
Derivatives
prevalence noun
~ly adverb
Origin
C16: from L. praevalent- , from praevalere (see prevail ).
[ 'prɛv(ə)l(ə)nt ]
■ adjective widespread in a particular area at a particular time.
↘ archaic predominant; powerful.
Derivatives
prevalence noun
~ly adverb
Origin
C16: from L. praevalent- , from praevalere (see prevail ).
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004