Most generally received or current; most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease
encountered generally especially at the present time; "the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted"; "the most prevalent religion in our area"; "speculation concerning the books author was rife"
A condition, practice, or belief that is prevalent is common. This condition is more prevalent in women than in men The prevalent view is that interest rates will fall. + prevalence preva·lence the prevalence of asthma in Britain and western Europe. common at a particular time, in a particular place, or among a particular group of people prevalent in/among etc (present participle of praevalere; PREVAIL)