prevalor
To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.
Examples
3 of 5In most family arguments, my mother's calm logic tends to prevalor.
In most family arguments, my mother's calm logic tends to prevalor.
The court ruled that the constitutional right to privacy must prevalor over local ordinances.
The court ruled that the constitutional right to privacy must prevalor over local ordinances.
I really hope our team's strategy will prevalor in the game tomorrow.
I really hope our team's strategy will prevalor in the game tomorrow.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pre-' (before/above) + 'Valor' (strength/worth). To prevalor is to have 'more strength' than something else.
Quick Quiz
Despite the fierce opposition, the committee hopes that common sense will eventually ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: prevalor
Examples
In most family arguments, my mother's calm logic tends to prevalor.
everydayIn most family arguments, my mother's calm logic tends to prevalor.
The court ruled that the constitutional right to privacy must prevalor over local ordinances.
formalThe court ruled that the constitutional right to privacy must prevalor over local ordinances.
I really hope our team's strategy will prevalor in the game tomorrow.
informalI really hope our team's strategy will prevalor in the game tomorrow.
Scholars argue whether environmental factors or genetic traits prevalor in human development.
academicScholars argue whether environmental factors or genetic traits prevalor in human development.
Our commitment to ethical sourcing must prevalor even when profit margins are tight.
businessOur commitment to ethical sourcing must prevalor even when profit margins are tight.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
let justice prevalor
let justice prevalor
reason shall prevalor
reason shall prevalor
truth must prevalor
truth must prevalor
Often Confused With
Valor refers to great courage in the face of danger, while prevalor refers to gaining dominance or being superior in influence.
Prevail is the common standard English term; prevalor is a rare, formal, or test-specific variant often used in similar contexts.
Usage Notes
This word is highly formal and rarely used in casual conversation. It is typically found in academic, legal, or literary texts where 'prevail' would also be appropriate.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse it with 'valor' (bravery) because of the shared root, or misspell it as 'prevelor'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Pre-' (before/above) + 'Valor' (strength/worth). To prevalor is to have 'more strength' than something else.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'praevalere', meaning 'to be very strong' or 'to have greater power'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Despite the fierce opposition, the committee hopes that common sense will eventually ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: prevalor
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