prevailing


Definition: Meaning of, prevailing in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prɪˈveɪlɪŋ /

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  1. existing or accepted in a particular place or at a particular time [=  current]
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  2. prevailing wind a wind that blows over a particular area most of the time
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prevailing used in phrases

  • prevailing party (noun)
    1. law the party in a lawsuit who obtains a judgment in their own favour
  • prevailing westerly (noun)
    1. the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth
  • prevailing wind (noun)
    1. the predominant wind direction
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