prevalent
Widespread or preferredWidespread or preferred.
» The problem is prevalent.
Meaning
2 sensesWidespread or preferred.
beherrschend, maßgeblich, vorherrschend
преоблада́ющийpreobladájuščij, распространённыйrasprostranjónnyj
поширенийpošyrenyj
Superior in frequency or dominant.
überwiegend, vorherrschend, beherrschend
переважаючийperevažajučyj, переважнийperevažnyj
- most frequent or common
Examples
27 sentencesThe problem is prevalent.
Is sociopathy disproportionally prevalent in females?
Water is the most prevalent liquid.
deWasser ist die häufigste Flüssigkeit.
The disease is prevalent in the area.
deDie Krankheit ist in der Gegend sehr verbreitet.
This superstition is still prevalent among them.
ruЭто суеверие до сих пор распространено среди них.
Translations
8 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From Latin praevalēns. By surface analysis, pre- + -valent.From Latin praevalēns. By surface analysis, pre- + -valent.
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Forms
more prevalent, most prevalent| Comparative | more prevalent Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most prevalent Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonymsWord family
8 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form