Prevalent /(?)/

Prev·a·lent

Prevalent

a.
  1. Gaining advantage or superiority; having superior force, influence, or efficacy; prevailing; predominant; successful; victorious.
    Brennus told the Roman embassadors, that prevalent arms were as good as any title.
  2. Most generally received or current; most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease.
    This was the most received and prevalent opinion.