Prevalent

/ˈprɛvələnt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Wide spread; commonly occurring.

Obesity is a prevalent health issue in many countries.

Having superiority or great frequency.

The use of smartphones has become prevalent among teenagers.

Generally accepted or practiced.

This theory was prevalent in the scientific community during the 19th century.

Existing widely or commonly; being in general use.

Certain customs are prevalent in different regions of the world.

Middle English, from Latin praevalens, praevalentis, present participle of praevalere 'to be strong.'

prevalent opinion

An opinion that is widely held by a majority.

prevalent trend

A trend that is widely recognized or observed.

prevalent issue

An issue that is widely acknowledged and discussed.

predominant

Having greater importance or influence.

pervasive

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group.

In popular usage to suggest something is everywhere.

That style is so prevalent right now, you see it everywhere.

Often used to imply that a behavior is common in a social setting.

FOMO is prevalent among teens these days.