Prevailing Definition

prĭ-vālĭng
adjective
Superior in strength, influence, or effect.
Webster's New World
Most frequent, noticeable, etc.; predominant.
Webster's New World
Blowing usually or most frequently from a given direction.
A prevailing easterly wind.
American Heritage
Widely existing; prevalent.
Webster's New World

Predominant; of greatest force.

The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.
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