Prevailing Meaning in English
word · lemma: prevail
Definition
Describes something that is most common, widespread, or generally accepted at a particular time or place.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and descriptive; commonly used with 'opinion', 'view', 'wind', 'trend'. Often refers to the dominant trend or majority view. Distinct from 'prevailing over' (verb: to win against). Do not use for temporary or minor patterns.
Spanish: predominante - imperantePortuguese (BR): predominante - vigentePortuguese (PT): predominante - vigenteChinese (Simplified): 盛行的 - 占主导的Chinese (Traditional): 盛行的 - 佔主導的Hindi: प्रचलित - प्रमुखArabic: السائد - الغالبBengali: প্রচলিত - বিদ্যমানRussian: преобладающий - господствующийJapanese: 支配的な - 一般的なVietnamese: phổ biến - thịnh hànhKorean: 지배적인 - 일반적인Turkish: egemen - yaygın - hakimUrdu: رائج - غالبIndonesian: yang berlaku - dominan - umum
Example Sentences
The prevailing opinion is that the project will succeed.
basic
The prevailing wind comes from the east.
basic
The prevailing mood was one of excitement.
basic
Under the prevailing circumstances, we decided to wait.
natural
That style was prevailing throughout the 1990s.
natural
It takes courage to question the prevailing beliefs.
natural