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Grammar : Adj
Spell : prev-uh-luhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛv ə lənt



Definition of prevalent

Origin :
  • early 15c., "having great power or force," from Latin praevalentem (nominative praevalens) "of superior strength; mighty," present participle of praevalere "to be more able" (see prevail). Meaning "extensively existing, in general use" is from 1650s.
  • adj accepted, widespread
  • adj governing, superior
Example sentences :
  • To assuage remorse, she sought to give evidence as to a prevalent sympathy.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • By what means has it become so prevalent among our modern metaphysicians?
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • The days of prevalent cigar-smoking and tobacco-chewing had not come.
  • Extract from : « The Nation in a Nutshell » by George Makepeace Towle
  • The power of Nationalities and Acts of Parliament is also a prevalent superstition.
  • Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles
  • Will the good soul be that in which disorder is prevalent, or that in which there is harmony and order?
  • Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato
  • So you think I've been a bit too prevalent in your niece's neighborhood, do you?
  • Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The climate is tropical, and malaria, with its fever and ague, is prevalent.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • Horse-stealing seems to be as prevalent in England as in this country.
  • Extract from : « Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 » by Various
  • After all was over, the prevalent opinion was that not one of them had missed.
  • Extract from : « Two Arrows » by William O. Stoddard
  • That on the shutters of the Perot-Morris house is the most prevalent pattern.
  • Extract from : « The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia » by Frank Cousins

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