prevalent
/ˈprevələnt/
prev · a · lent
ˈprev · ə · lənt
English Definition
adj. widespread, common
Significado en Español
prevalente, común
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phổ biến, thịnh hành
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prevail(popular)+ent(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “prevalent”: The use of smartphones is so ______ that it''s hard to find someone without one.
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A
rare
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B
common
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C
unpleasant
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D
obsolete
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B — common.
“prevalent” means adj. widespread, common
Common questions about “prevalent”
What does “prevalent” mean?
prevalent — adj. widespread, common. In Chinese: 流行的，普遍的.
How do you pronounce “prevalent”?
prevalent is pronounced /ˈprevələnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prev · a · lent.
Is “prevalent” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. prevalent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “prevalent”?
prevail(popular)+ent(form).
