PREVALENT


Meaning of PREVALENT in English

[ '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 ).

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