prevailing
Pronunciation:
/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
Example: Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
Example: In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.
To succeed in persuading or inducing.
Example: I prevailed on him to wait.
To avail.
adjective
Definitions
Predominant; of greatest force.
Example: The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.
Prevalent, common, widespread.