prevailing

4 definitions • 6 examples

existing in a particular place or at a particular time:

the prevailing attitude

The prevailing mood is one of optimism.

a wind that usually blows in a particular direction:

The town is kept cool by the prevailing westerly winds.

existing and accepted:

The prevailing view is that economic growth is likely to slow down.

existing in a particular place or at a particular time:

The bank said it will buy the shares at the prevailing market price.

prevailing economic/market conditions The chief executive said the poor figures resulted from the prevailing economic conditions.