prev·a·lent 
/ˈprɛvələnt/ adjective
/ˈprɛvələnt/ adjective [more prevalent; most prevalent] : accepted, done, or happening often or over a large area at a particular time : common or widespread
▪ prevalent beliefs ▪ a custom that was once prevalent here ▪ Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools. ▪ a fashion that is prevalent among teenagers
▪ prevalent beliefs ▪ a custom that was once prevalent here ▪ Those teaching methods are still prevalent at some schools. ▪ a fashion that is prevalent among teenagers
— prev·a·lence /ˈprɛvələns/ noun [noncount] formal — usually + of ▪ the prevalence of the disease
/ˈprɛvələns/ noun [noncount] formal — usually + of ▪ the prevalence of the disease
