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Definitions

prevailing

[pri-vey-ling] / prɪˈveɪ lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
general, dominant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
current predominant prevalent rampant universal usual
STRONG
established predominating preponderating ruling set steady sweeping
WEAK
all-embracing by the numbers catholic common comprehensive customary ecumenical familiar fashionable in style in vogue influential main operative ordinary popular principal regnant regular rife widespread worldwide
Antonyms
STRONGEST
limited uncommon
STRONG
unfixed
WEAK
individual minor peculiar private unimportant

Usage

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The adjective prevailing refers to that which has superseded others in its presence: prevailing fashion. That which is prevalent exists or is spread widely: a prevalent idea. That which is current is in general circulation or a matter of common knowledge or acceptance: current usage in English. 

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.