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prevalent

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈpɹɛvəɫənt// UK //pɹˈɛvələnt// preva·lent

adj. common or widespread in a particular place or at a particular time. You use it to describe something that you see or find everywhere.

adj. widespread or commonly occurring within a specific geographical area or period. Often used in academic or scientific contexts to describe the frequency of a condition, belief, or species.


SIMPLE

The flu is very prevalent during the winter months.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers found that certain dietary habits are more prevalent in coastal regions than in inland cities.

COMPLEX

Despite the rapid digitisation of the economy, cash remains the most prevalent method of payment in several European nations, reflecting deep-seated cultural preferences for privacy and tangible assets.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin praevalēns. By surface analysis, pre- + -valent.

Usage

Typically used as a predicative adjective following a linking verb or as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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