— prevailingly , adv. — prevailingness , n.
/pri vay"ling/ , adj.
1. predominant: prevailing winds.
2. generally current: the prevailing opinion.
3. having superior power or influence.
4. effectual.
[ 1580-90; PREVAIL + -ING 2 ]
Syn. 1. preponderant, preponderating, dominant; prevalent. 2. common. See current. 4. effective.
Ant. 2. rare.