prevailing
pronunciation
How to pronounce prevailing in British English:
UK [prɪˈveɪlɪŋ]
How to pronounce prevailing in American English:
US [prɪˈveɪlɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- most frequent or common
- encountered generally especially at the present time
Word Origin
- prevailing (adj.)
- 1590s, "vigorous;" 1680s, "widely accepted," present participle adjective from prevail (v.).
Example
- 1. A glance at prevailing wind patterns confirmed their fear .
- 2. In football , that does seem to be the prevailing ethic .
- 3. My interpretation of financial markets differs from the prevailing paradigm in many ways .
- 4. Giant wind turbines are powered by strong prevailing winds near palm springs , california .
- 5. Laws ban discrimination , the internet allows people to air their complaints and the prevailing management culture emphasises sensitivity .