prevalent
- 1) adjective, widespread or current
- 2) adjective, superior in force or power; predominant
Etymology
C16 (in the sense: powerful): from Latin praevalens very strong, from praevalēre: see prevail
Collins English Electronic Dictionary - Digital Edition: 2008 © HarperCollins Publishers 2008
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common, accepted, establish, popular, general, current, usual, widespread, extensive, universal, frequent, everyday, rampant, customary, commonplace, ubiquitous, rife, habitual