Added 6 October 2026
prevailing
/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ adjective
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Predominant; of greatest force.
The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.
- Prevalent, common, widespread.
verb
- present participle and gerund of prevail
Origin
By surface analysis, prevail + -ing.
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