Prevalent vs. Relevant

Prevalent vs. Relevant — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Prevalent and Relevant

Prevalentadjective

Widespread or preferred.

Relevantadjective

Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

His mother provided some relevant background information concerning his medical condition.

Prevalentadjective

Superior in frequency or dominant.

Relevantadjective

Not out of date; current.

Prevalentadjective

encountered generally especially at the present time;

the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be avertedthe most prevalent religion in our areaspeculation concerning the books author was rife

Relevantadjective

having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue;

the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research
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Relevantadjective

having crucial relevance;

crucial to the caserelevant testimony