1. generally accepted; widespread: the prevailing opinion. 2. most frequent or conspicuous; predominant: the prevailing wind is from the north.

PREVAILING definition: predominant. See examples of prevailing used in a sentence.

PREVAILING definition: 1. existing in a particular place or at a particular time: 2. a wind that usually blows in a…. Learn more.

The prevailing wind in an area is the type of wind that blows over that area most of the time. The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.

Dec 5, 2016 · Synonyms for PREVAILING: conventional, usual, current, customary, prevalent, standard, popular, going; Antonyms of PREVAILING: unusual, extraordinary, unpopular, abnormal, …

Definition of prevailing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025 pre•vail•ing (pri vā′ ling), adj. predominant: prevailing winds. generally current: the prevailing opinion. having superior …