prevailing
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/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
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/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
adjective
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the most common or widely accepted
The prevailing opinion is that we should invest in renewable energy.
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the wind that blows most often in a particular area
The prevailing winds in this region are from the north.
translation
the most common or widely accepted; the wind that blows most often in a particular area