Prevalent
Widely occurring or generally existing in a given area or time; widespread.
adjectivePrevalent
Widely occurring or generally existing in a given area or time; widespread.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a city where nearly every storefront features the same bright blue sign. The sign is prevalent, appearing on every street corner and bus, making the color and logo instantly recognizable to anyone who visits.
Sounds Like
PREV-uh-luhnt
Looks Like
resembles 'prevail' and 'prevalence' (shared root and idea of widespread dominance)
Remember This
Derived from Latin praevalΔre 'to prevail, be stronger or more common,' related to the idea of something prevailing across an area.
Other Forms
Connect With
prevail, prevalence, widespread, ubiquitous, pervasive
Note
Use prevalent to describe something widespread or common in a particular place or time. Common constructions: 'prevalent in,' 'prevalent among.' Distinguish from 'prevalence' (the noun) and 'prevalently' (adverb).