prevailing — existing at a particular time; current or most common
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing at a particular time; current or most common
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 특정 시기에 존재하는; 현재의 또는 가장 일반적인
Korean pronunciation: 프리**베일**링
Example Sentences
- Despite the prevailing belief that cats hate water, my cat loves taking baths.
- The prevailing economic conditions make it difficult for young people to buy homes.
- The prevailing fashion trend seems to be wearing pajamas to grocery stores.
prevailing
ADJECTIVE//prɪˈveɪlɪŋ//
existing at a particular time; current or most common
Showing the dominant current trend
Though prevailing winds leave his sails failing, the captain keeps sailing.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'praevalere' meaning 'to be stronger or superior,' composed of 'prae' (before/in front) and 'valere' (to be strong). The word entered English through Old French 'prevail' in the 14th century.
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📝Examples
“Despite the prevailing belief that cats hate water, my cat loves taking baths.”
“The prevailing economic conditions make it difficult for young people to buy homes.”
“The prevailing fashion trend seems to be wearing pajamas to grocery stores.”
“Scientists study prevailing ocean currents to predict climate patterns.”
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