prevailing
Translation
prevailing, dominant, widespread
Examples
The prevailing wind is from the west.
The prevailing wind is from the west.
This is the prevailing opinion among experts.
This is the prevailing opinion among experts.
Grammar Patterns
prevailing ((noun)) most frequent or common The prevailing mood was optimistic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dominant, widespread, common; Antonyms: minority, rare
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to prevail'. It describes the state of being widespread as a result of having 'prevailed'.
Memory Tips
Think of the idea or condition that has 'prevailed' (won) and is now the 'prevailing' (dominant) one.