Definitions for prevalent

prevalent prev·a·lent

Spelling: [prev-uh-luh nt]
IPA: /ˈprɛv ə lənt/

Prevalent is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 468 anagrams from letters in prevalent (aeelnprtv).

Definitions for prevalent

adjective

  1. widespread; of wide extent or occurrence; in general use or acceptance.
  2. having the superiority or ascendancy.
  3. Archaic. effectual or efficacious.

Origin of prevalent

1570-80; Latin praevalent- (stem of praevalēns), present participle of praevalēre to prevail. See pre-, -valent

Examples for prevalent

By what means has it become so prevalent among our modern metaphysicians?

But getting to your question about what I was like in the '90s, Kate Moss was so prevalent in the '90s.

Smelters focusing on recycled materials are prevalent in Japan and Europe, according to Duran.

To assuage remorse, she sought to give evidence as to a prevalent sympathy.

The days of prevalent cigar-smoking and tobacco-chewing had not come.

Sober and muted colors including shades of gray, one described in a local paper as ‘Battleship,’ were prevalent.

Although not as prevalent, other people on Twitter shared my sentiment.

Will the good soul be that in which disorder is prevalent, or that in which there is harmony and order?

The power of Nationalities and Acts of Parliament is also a prevalent superstition.

Rape continues to be prevalent worldwide, particularly in areas of conflict and crisis.

Word Value for prevalent
Scrable

14

Words with friends

18

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