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prevalent

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛv(ə)l(ə)nt/
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Definition of prevalent

adjective

[attributive]
  • widespread in a particular area or at a particular time:the social ills prevalent in society today
  • archaic predominant; powerful.

Derivatives

prevalently

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin praevalent- 'having greater power', from the verb praevalere (see prevail)

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