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prevalentexisting very commonly or happening often

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: existing very commonly or happening often

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈprevələnt/

Korean meaning: 널리 퍼진, 유행하는, 만연한

Korean pronunciation: **프레**벌런트

Example Sentences

  • The use of emojis in business emails has become surprisingly prevalent.
  • Obesity is prevalent in countries with high consumption of processed foods.
  • The belief that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza is prevalent among Italians.

prevalent

ADJECTIVE

//ˈprevələnt//

existing very commonly or happening often

prevalent concept
💡 Concept

Smartphone use is prevalent among all age groups in the park

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prevalent rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

When options are equivalent, hearts become ambivalent!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈprevələnt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈprevələnt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixpre--
Rootval
Suffix--ent

Origin

From Latin 'praevalens', the present participle of 'praevalere', meaning 'to be stronger or more powerful'. The prefix 'prae-' means 'before' or 'in front', and 'valere' means 'to be strong or worthy'.

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🎵Rhyme

equivalentambivalentunivalent
equivalent
ambivalent
univalent

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The use of emojis in business emails has become surprisingly prevalent.

Obesity is prevalent in countries with high consumption of processed foods.

😄 Fun example

The belief that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza is prevalent among Italians.

Mental health issues are becoming more prevalent in modern society.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

widespreadcommonwidespreadrampantpervasive

Antonyms

rareuncommonscarce

Related

prevalenceprevaildominancefrequency