pre|vail´ing|ness

pre|vail´ing|ness
pre|vail|ing «prih VAY lihng», adjective.
1. in general use; common: »

a prevailing style. The prevailing summer winds here are from the west.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under current. (Cf.current)
2. that prevails; having superior force or influence; victorious: »

Yellow is the prevailing color in her room.

pre|vail´ing|ly, adverb.
pre|vail´ing|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • pre|vail´ing|ly — pre|vail|ing «prih VAY lihng», adjective. 1. in general use; common: »a prevailing style. The prevailing summer winds here are from the west. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under current. (Cf. ↑current) 2. that prevails; having superior force or influence; …   Useful english dictionary

  • pre|vail|ing — «prih VAY lihng», adjective. 1. in general use; common: »a prevailing style. The prevailing summer winds here are from the west. SYNONYM(S): See syn. under current. (Cf. ↑current) 2. that prevails; having superior force or influence; victorious:… …   Useful english dictionary

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