Prevalent

As an Adjective

1. Widespread or commonly occurring in a particular area or time.
2. Dominant or generally accepted.

As Other Form

• Prevalence (Noun): The state of being widespread or common.

Word History

The word prevalent comes from the Latin praevalentem, meaning “having superior strength or influence,” derived from prae- (before) and valere (to be strong). Over time, it evolved to mean something widely existing or frequently occurring.

Examples

1. This type of flu is prevalent during the winter season.
2. Corruption remains prevalent in many sectors.
3. Social media has become a prevalent form of communication.

Synonyms

Widespread, common, dominant, frequent, prevailing

Related Words

Occurrence, existence, customary, routine

Antonyms

Rare, uncommon, infrequent, isolated