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Definition of: prevalent
(prev′ə·lənt) adjective
1. Predominant.
2. Of wide extent or frequent occurrence; common.
3. Efficacious; effective. See synonyms under GENERAL, PREDOMINANT, USUAL. [<L praevalens, -entis, ppr. of praevalere PREVAIL]
—prev′a·lencenoun
—prev′a·lent·ly adverb
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