Prevailing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prevailing is an adjective meaning Predominant; of greatest force.
Meaning
Predominant; of greatest force.
More Meanings
- Prevalent, common, widespread.
- present participle and gerund of prevail
Example Sentences
The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.
In Sydney at 9 am, by far the most prevailing wind is a westerly, particularly during the colder two-thirds of the year.
I have heard generally that alderman Archer has a more prevailing and powerful influence in the commons than any other alderman, and exercises that influence;
This world-wide travel organisation recently attained its centenary, and under happier conditions than those prevailing at the present time the event would doubtless have been celebrated worthily.
Synonyms for prevailing
Depending on context, synonyms include pervasive, ubiquitous, rife, prevalent, predominant, frequent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include predominant, prevalent, rife, frequent, current, paramount.
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