C1noun formal 10K+

Prevalence

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈprevələns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈprevələns/"]/

Meaning of Prevalence

the fact of existing or being very common at a particular time or in a particular place

In simple words: How common something is.

Prevalence in a sentence

• an increase in the prevalence of obesity in many countries

How to use Prevalence

Use 'prevalence' in formal contexts like academic writing or reports. Avoid in casual conversation. It implies a statistical or measured occurrence.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'pre' meaning before and 'valence' like balance; it shows how 'common' something was before!

Related words

Collocations with Prevalence

• high prevalence
• low prevalence
• prevalence rate
• increased prevalence
• prevalence of disease

Synonyms for Prevalence

• incidence
• frequency
• occurrence
• ubiquity
• dominance

Opposites of Prevalence

• rarity
• uncommonness

Common mistakes with Prevalence

• Confused with 'prevalent' which is an adjective.
• Omitting the context when discussing the prevalence (e.g., 'the prevalence of diseases').
• Using it in informal speech where simpler terms like 'common' might be better.

Frequently asked questions about Prevalence

What does Prevalence mean?

How common something is.

What is the definition of Prevalence?

the fact of existing or being very common at a particular time or in a particular place

How do you use Prevalence in a sentence?

an increase in the prevalence of obesity in many countries

What are synonyms for Prevalence?

Common alternatives include incidence, frequency, occurrence, ubiquity, dominance.

What is the opposite of Prevalence?

Opposite meanings include rarity, uncommonness.

What words go with Prevalence?

It commonly pairs with high prevalence, low prevalence, prevalence rate, increased prevalence, prevalence of disease.

What are common mistakes when using Prevalence?

Confused with 'prevalent' which is an adjective. Omitting the context when discussing the prevalence (e.g., 'the prevalence of diseases'). Using it in informal speech where simpler terms like 'common' might be better.

How do you pronounce Prevalence?

US: /["/ˈprevələns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈprevələns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Prevalence formal or informal?

"Prevalence" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Prevalence?

Use 'prevalence' in formal contexts like academic writing or reports. Avoid in casual conversation. It implies a statistical or measured occurrence.

What CEFR level is Prevalence?

"Prevalence" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.