Antonyms for prevalent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : prev-uh-luhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈprɛv ə lənt

Definition of prevalent

Origin : early 15c., "having great power or force," from Latin praevalentem (nominative praevalens) "of superior strength; mighty," present participle of praevalere "to be more able" (see prevail). Meaning "extensively existing, in general use" is from 1650s.

adj accepted, widespread
adj governing, superior

Example sentences :

To assuage remorse, she sought to give evidence as to a prevalent sympathy.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

By what means has it become so prevalent among our modern metaphysicians?
Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume

The days of prevalent cigar-smoking and tobacco-chewing had not come.
Extract from : « The Nation in a Nutshell » by George Makepeace Towle

The power of Nationalities and Acts of Parliament is also a prevalent superstition.
Extract from : « Self-Help » by Samuel Smiles

Will the good soul be that in which disorder is prevalent, or that in which there is harmony and order?
Extract from : « Gorgias » by Plato

So you think I've been a bit too prevalent in your niece's neighborhood, do you?
Extract from : « Kent Knowles: Quahaug » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The climate is tropical, and malaria, with its fever and ague, is prevalent.
Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey

Horse-stealing seems to be as prevalent in England as in this country.
Extract from : « Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884 » by Various

After all was over, the prevalent opinion was that not one of them had missed.
Extract from : « Two Arrows » by William O. Stoddard

That on the shutters of the Perot-Morris house is the most prevalent pattern.
Extract from : « The Colonial Architecture of Philadelphia » by Frank Cousins

Synonyms for prevalent

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