About The Word Prevailing
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Prevailing
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What's The Definition Of Prevailing?
[adj] encountered generally especially at the present time; "the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted"; "the most prevalent religion in our area"; "speculation concerning the books author was rife"
[adj] most frequent or common; "prevailing winds" Synonyms | Synonyms for Prevailing: current | frequent | predominant | prevalent | rife Related Terms | Find terms related to Prevailing: See Also | Prevailing In Webster's Dictionary \Pre*vail"ing\, a.
1. Having superior force or influence; efficacious;
persuasive. --Shak.
Saints shall assist thee with prevailing prayers.
--Rowe.
2. Predominant; prevalent; most general; as, the prevailing
disease of a climate; a prevailing opinion.
Syn: Syn. See {Prevalent}.
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