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View usage for: (prevələnt) adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]A condition, practice, or belief that is prevalent is common. This condition is more prevalent in women than in men. The prevalent view is that interest rates will fall. Synonyms: common, accepted, established, popular More Synonyms of prevalent prevalence uncountable noun ...the prevalence of asthma in Britain and western Europe. [+ of] Synonyms: predominance, hold, rule, sway More Synonyms of prevalent Synonyms: commonness, frequency, regularity, currency More Synonyms of prevalent More Synonyms of prevalent prevalent in British English (ˈprɛvələnt) adjective2. superior in force or power; predominant Derived forms prevalence (ˈprevalence) or prevalentness (ˈprevalentness) noun prevalently (ˈprevalently) adverb Word origin C16 (in the sense: powerful): from Latin praevalens very strong, from praevalēre: see prevailprevalent in American English (ˈprɛvələnt) adjective1. Rare stronger, more effective, etc.; dominant 2. b. generally practiced, occurring, or accepted SIMILAR WORDS: preˈvailing Derived forms prevalence (ˈprevalence) (ˈprɛvələns) noun prevalently (ˈprevalently) adverb Word origin L praevalens, prp. of praevalere: see prevail Examples of 'prevalent' in a sentenceprevalent In other languagesprevalent British English: prevalent ADJECTIVE A condition, practice, or belief that is prevalent is common. This condition is more prevalent in women than in men. - American English: prevalent
- Brazilian Portuguese: predominante
- Chinese: 盛行的
- European Spanish: frecuente
- French: répandu
- German: vorherrschend
- Italian: diffuso
- Japanese: 一般的な
- Korean: 흔한
- European Portuguese: predominante
- Latin American Spanish: frecuente
Chinese translation of 'prevalent' adj - [belief, custom, attitude]
普遍的 (pǔbiàn de)
Definition widespread or common Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women. Synonyms Opposites rare , unusual , limited , restricted , confined , uncommon , infrequent , localized Additional synonymsDefinition commonly approved or recognized There is no generally accepted definition of life. Synonyms agreed, received, common, standard, established, traditional, confirmed, regular, usual, approved, acknowledged, recognized, sanctioned, acceptable, universal, authorized, customary, agreed upon, time-honoured, admitted, normal, conventionalDefinition dominant or influential Radical reformers are once more ascendant. Synonyms influential, controlling, ruling, powerful, commanding, supreme, superior, dominant, prevailing, authoritative, predominant, uppermost, pre-eminentDefinition dull or unoriginal The practice was virtually unheard of twenty years ago, but has now become commonplace. Synonyms everyday, common, ordinary, widespread, pedestrian, customary, mundane, vanilla (slang), banal, run-of-the-mill, humdrum, dime-a-dozen (informal), trite, uninterestingAdditional synonymsDefinition convincing He puts forward a compelling argument against the policy. Synonyms convincing, telling, powerful, forceful, conclusive, weighty, cogent, irrefutableDefinition commonly accepted the prevailing tide of current opinion Synonyms prevalent, general, common, accepted, popular, widespread, in the air, prevailing, circulating, going around, customary, rife, in circulation Definition usual It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests. Synonyms usual, general, common, accepted, established, traditional, normal, ordinary, familiar, acknowledged, conventional, routine, everydayDefinition main or chief She was a dominant figure in the film industry. Synonyms main, chief, primary, outstanding, principal, prominent, influential, prevailing, paramount, prevalent, predominant, pre-eminentDefinition suitable for or used on ordinary days an exhilarating escape from the drudgery of everyday life Synonyms ordinary, common, usual, familiar, conventional, routine, dull, stock, accustomed, customary, commonplace, mundane, vanilla (slang), banal, habitual, run-of-the-mill, unimaginative, workaday, unexceptional, bog-standard (British, Irish, slang), common or garden (informal), dime-a-dozen (informal), wontedDefinition very great in effect The blast caused extensive damage. Synonyms great, large, huge, extended, vast, widespread, comprehensive, universal, large-scale, far-reaching, prevalent, far-flung, all-inclusive, voluminous, humongous or humungous (informal) Definition habitual He is a frequent visitor to the house. Synonyms common, repeated, usual, familiar, constant, everyday, persistent, reiterated, recurring, customary, continual, recurrent, habitual, incessantDefinition including various or miscellaneous items Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil. Synonyms widespread, accepted, popular, public, common, broad, extensive, universal, prevailing, prevalent, accustomedDefinition done regularly and repeatedly He soon recovered his habitual geniality. Synonyms customary, normal, usual, common, standard, natural, traditional, fixed, regular, ordinary, familiar, routine, accustomed, wontedDefinition common among the general public the popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants Synonyms common, general, standard, widespread, prevailing, stock, current, public, conventional, universal, prevalent, ubiquitousAdditional synonymsDefinition having great power or influence You're a powerful woman – people will listen to you. Synonyms influential, dominant, controlling, commanding, supreme, prevailing, sovereign, authoritative, puissant, skookum (Canadian) Definition widespread individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion Synonyms widespread, general, established, popular, common, set, current, usual, ordinary, fashionable, in style, customary, prevalent, in vogue, preponderating, dominant, influentialDefinition growing or spreading uncontrollably the rampant corruption of the administration Synonyms widespread, rank, epidemic, prevalent, rife, exuberant, uncontrolled, unchecked, unrestrained, luxuriant, profuse, spreading like wildfire Definition widespread or common Speculation is rife that he'll be sacked. Synonyms widespread, abundant, plentiful, rampant, general, common, current, raging, universal, frequent, prevailing, epidemic, prevalent, ubiquitousDefinition greater in quality, quantity, or usefulness She was greatly superior in education. Synonyms better, higher, greater, grander, preferred, prevailing, paramount, surpassing, more advanced, predominant, unrivalled, more extensive, more skilful, more expert, a cut above (informal), streets ahead (informal), running rings around (informal) Definition of or relating to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular place or society proposals for universal health care Synonyms widespread, general, common, whole, total, entire, catholic, unlimited, ecumenical, omnipresent, all-embracing, overarching, one-size-fits-all Definition of the most normal, frequent, or regular type She's smiling her usual, friendly smile. Synonyms normal, customary, regular, expected, general, common, stock, standard, fixed, ordinary, familiar, typical, constant, routine, everyday, accustomed, habitual, bog-standard (British, Irish, slang), wontedDefinition affecting an extensive area or a large number of people There is widespread support for the proposals.Food shortages are widespread. Synonyms common, general, popular, sweeping, broad, extensive, universal, epidemic, wholesale, far-reaching, prevalent, rife, pervasive, far-flung |