Prevailing (Adjective)
Meaning
Most frequent or common; "prevailing winds".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The prevailing view among scientists is that climate change is caused by human activity.
- The prevailing wisdom in the business world is to diversify investments to minimize risk.
- In the region, the prevailing wind blows from the northwest during the winter months.
- The prevailing fashion trend this season is for sustainable and eco-friendly clothing.
- The prevailing opinion among the team was that they should focus on developing their defensive strategy.