Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Prevalent

• (a.) Gaining advantage or superiority; having superior force, influence, or efficacy; prevailing; predominant; successful; victorious.
• (a.) Most generally received or current; most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease.

Synonyms of Prevalent

• Prevailing
• Predominant
• Dominant
• Rife

Antonyms of Prevalent

Homophones of Prevalent