Prevalent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpre-və-lənt/ prev·a·lent

Meaning & Definition of Prevalent

Prevalent (adjective)

  1. generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored, widespread
  2. existing or occurring frequently, common
  3. being in ascendancy, dominant

Prevalent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. accepted, used, or practiced by most people

    "the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent"

    similar: conventional, current, customary, going, popular, prevailing, standard, stock, usual
    related: average, common, everyday, normal, ordinary, regular, routine, epidemic, ubiquitous, universal, widespread, accustomed, wonted, fashionable, in, modish, stylish
    opposite: nonstandard, unconventional, unpopular, unusual
    near: abnormal, exceptional, extraordinary, uncommon

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prevalent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prevalent:

conventional, current, customary, going, popular, prevailing, standard, stock, usual

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prevalent

Words with the opposite meaning of Prevalent:

nonstandard, unconventional, unpopular, unusual

Related Words for Prevalent

average, common, everyday, normal, ordinary, regular, routine, epidemic, ubiquitous, universal, widespread, accustomed, wonted, fashionable, in, modish, stylish

Near Antonyms of Prevalent

abnormal, exceptional, extraordinary, uncommon

Word Forms of Prevalent

Derived words: prevalent (noun), prevalently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Prevalent

Latin praevalent-, praevalens very powerful, from present participle of praevalēre

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Prevalent

What does "Prevalent" mean?

"Prevalent" means generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored, widespread. As an adjective, it is defined as: generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored, widespread.

What is another word for "Prevalent"?

Other words for "Prevalent" include conventional, current, customary, going, popular, prevailing, standard and stock. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prevalent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prevalent"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prevalent". Common alternatives include conventional, current, customary, going, popular, prevailing, standard, stock and usual.

What is the opposite of "Prevalent"?

Antonyms of "Prevalent" include nonstandard, unconventional, unpopular and unusual. Near antonyms include abnormal, exceptional, extraordinary and uncommon.

How do you use "Prevalent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prevalent" in a sentence: "the kinds of accidents seen in places where snowmobiles are prevalent".

Is "Prevalent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prevalent" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Prevalent"?

"Prevalent" is pronounced /ˈpre-və-lənt/ and divided into syllables as prev·a·lent.

What is the origin of the word "Prevalent"?

"Prevalent" comes from Latin praevalent-, praevalens very powerful, from present participle of praevalēre. First known use: 15th century.