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prevalent

/ˈpɹɛvələnt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    widely spread or in use, especially among people; common; current

  • adjective

    having or holding power, authority, or influence; dominant

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈpɹɛvələnt/



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Synonyms

common , rife
Rhymes
Words rhyming with prevalent
prevalent , abstent , present , relevant , sentiment
Variants
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prevalent , prevalently , prevalents
Etymology
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From Old French prevalent, present participle of prevaloir to prevail, superior, older, more powerful, from Latin praevalis, from prae- before + valere to be strong

Trivia
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  1. The term 'prevalent' is often used in medical contexts to refer to the most common disease or condition in a particular population.

  2. The prevalence of a particular trait or behavior in a population can be measured through surveys and statistical analysis.

Related Concepts
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  1. dominant: Refers to the most common or influential element in a particular context, such as a dominant theme in literature or a dominant species in an ecosystem.

  2. popular: Refers to something that is widely liked or enjoyed by many people, often reflecting the prevailing trends or preferences in a culture.

Quotes
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  1. Teams seem to him better coached, players more skilled, the strategy even more defensive, the opportunities less "prevalent", the game less ripe.

    - Alec Wilkinson,{it}ESPN{/it},16 Apr. 2001

  2. So "prevalent" were grave robberies that the pharaohs' loyal retainers often spirited away their masters' remains for reinterment in secret graves.

    - Paul Martin,{it}National Geographic Traveler{/it},March 1999

  3. Sweden is known as a nation ridden by suicide and alcoholism, but those problems are no more "prevalent" here than in most European countries.

    - John Harris,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},14 Nov. 2002

  4. Throughout the Mediterranean culture, which was the matrix of our own, the tree was a "prevalent" embodiment of the Mother Goddess;  …

    - Francis DuPlessix Gray,{it}UTNE Reader{/it},November/December 1987
Culture
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The word 'prevalent' has been used in various cultural contexts to describe the dominant or common trends, beliefs, or practices in a particular society or field. For instance, in literature, prevalent themes or motifs reflect the social issues or values of the time. In art, prevalent styles or movements shape the aesthetic sensibilities of an era.

How to Memorize "prevalent"

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    - Imagine a trend or belief that is widely accepted or practiced in a society. Visualize a graph or chart showing the prevalence of this trend or belief over time.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym P-R-E-V-A-L-E-N-T to remember the meaning: Prevalent means 'widely spread or in use, especially among people; common; current'.

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