1. Adjective
Gaining advantage or superiority; having superior force, influence, or efficacy; prevailing; predominant; successful; victorious.
2. Adjective
Most generally received or current; most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease.
3. Adjective
most frequent or common; "prevailing winds"
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