Prevalent (Adjective)
Meaning
Most frequent or common; "prevailing winds".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The prevalent attitude among the employees was one of dissatisfaction with the new management.
- In many parts of the world, malaria is a prevalent disease due to the presence of mosquitoes.
- The prevalent architectural style in the city is a mix of modern and ancient designs.
- The prevalent opinion among the experts is that the new policy will have a positive impact on the economy.
- In the region, the prevalent language spoken is Spanish, with many dialects and variations.