prevailing

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English

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -eɪlɪŋ

Adjective

prevailing (comparative more prevailing, superlative most prevailing)

  1. Predominant; of greatest force.
    The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.
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  2. Prevalent, common, widespread.
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Verb

prevailing

  1. present participle of prevail