prevalent

[Lat. prævalens, pr. par. of prævaleo =to prevail (q. v.).] 1. Prevailing; gaining or having the superiority; superior in force, influence, or efficacy; victorious, predominant, efficacious. "How prevalent the prayers of good men are with God appears from this."- Sharp : Sermons, vol. iv., ser. 2. 2. Most widely spread or current; most generally received, adopted, or practiced; predominant, prevailing. prěv-a-lent-ly, adv. [Eng. prevalent; -ly.] 1. In a prevalent manner; so as to prevail; prevailingly. "He interceded more prevalently by this significant action."- Scott : Christian Life , pt. ii., ch. vii. 2. Most widely spread, received, or adopted; most commonly.