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prevailing
[ pri-vey-ling ]
adjective
prevailing winds.
Synonyms: , ,
- generally current:
the prevailing opinion.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- having superior power or influence.
Synonyms:
prevailing
/ ɪˈɪɪŋ /
adjective
- generally accepted; widespread
the prevailing opinion
- most frequent or conspicuous; predominant
the prevailing wind is from the north
Derived Forms
- ˈԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·iԲ· adverb
- ·iԲ·Ա noun
- ܲp·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of prevailing1
Example Sentences
At that time the research was already accumulating, but the idea went counter to the prevailing view in neuroscience.
“If we only published research that aligns with prevailing narratives or avoids controversy, we would be failing in our responsibility as scientists,” Krumholz told me.
The prevailing views of the institution changed after 9/11 and the Iraq War.
“The prevailing feeling is that we can still do something together. That’s what JuJu wants us to do. There’s a lot of belief with this team.”
Movies only suited politicians when their prevailing myths lined up with campaign rhetoric.
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When To Use
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Something that is prevailing is generally current. ’s the difference between prevailing, current, and prevalent? Find out on .
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