prevalent
adjective/ˈprevələnt/
/ˈprevələnt/
(formal)- that exists or is very common at a particular time or in a particular place synonym common, widespread
- a prevalent view
- prevalent among somebody These prejudices are particularly prevalent among people living in the North.
- prevalent in somebody/something The disease is even more prevalent in Latin America.
Extra Examples- This attitude is prevalent among teenagers.
- Our diet contributes to the high levels of heart disease prevalent in this country.
- Temporary working is most prevalent among people in service occupations.
- Truancy is most prevalent near the end of compulsory schooling.
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin praevalent- ‘having greater power’, from the verb praevalere ‘have greater power’, from prae ‘before’ + valere ‘have power’.Want to learn more?
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