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What is another word for Prevalent? – 127 Prevalent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    widespread common frequent general universal rampant pervasive ubiquitous widespread endemic epidemic rife dominant prevailing customary habitual usual ordinary familiar well-known established traditional characteristic typical recurrent repeated incessant constant perpetual persistent continual ongoing prevailing current popular fashionable trendy in-vogue dominant mainstream extensive comprehensive broad extensive far-reaching

    Meaning of Prevalent

    The primary meaning of the word "prevalent" is relating to something that is widespread or common.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or denoting something that is widespread or common
    • * Relating to or denoting a disease or condition that is widespread or common

    Etymology of Prevalent

    The word "prevalent" has its roots in the Latin word "praevalere," which means "to have greater power or influence"
    Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is widespread or dominant

    Example Uses

    • The disease is prevalent in areas with poor sanitation
    • * A prevalent attitude among young people is to prioritize environmental issues
    • * The company's prevalent strategy is to expand its market share through acquisitions

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rare uncommon unusual infrequent scarce limited restricted localized isolated sporadic occasional intermittent ephemeral transient fleeting exceptional abnormal atypical unusual unique singular infrequent sporadic

    Related Nouns

    prevalence epidemic pandemic outbreak disease condition trend fashion custom habit tradition practice culture society community population environment climate situation circumstance context

    Related Verbs

    prevail spread dominate pervade permeate penetrate infect affect influence shape mold transform change alter modify impact

    Related Adjectives

    widespread common frequent general universal rampant pervasive ubiquitous endemic epidemic rife dominant customary habitual usual ordinary familiar well-known established traditional characteristic typical