Prevalent
Example: Prevalent trends dominate current conditions
Definition
"Prevalent" describes something that is widespread or commonly occurring at a particular time or in a particular place, often referring to ideas, behaviors, or trends that dominate current conditions.
Etymology
The word "prevalent" originates from the Latin word 'praevalent-', the present participle of 'praevalēre,' meaning to be stronger or more powerful. It entered English in the late 15th century, reflecting the idea of something being dominant or widespread. Did you know? The root 'valere' means 'to be strong,' which perfectly matches how 'prevalent' is used to describe something that holds sway or influence.
Learn to use this word actively
"Prevalent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
