Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Most widely adopted or practiced; also, generally or extensively existing; widespread; prevailing; as, a prevalent observance; prevalent disease. 2. (a.) Gaining advantage or superiority; having superior force, influence, or efficacy; prevailing; predominant; successful; victorious.

Multi-Version Concordance Prevalent (3 Occurrences) Matthew 24:12 and because of the prevalent disregard of God's law the love of the great majority will grow cold; (WEY) James 1:21 Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls. (See NIV) Ecclesiastes 6:1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is hard on men; (See NAS)