Prevalence
/prˈɛvələns/
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Definition
(noun) The quality or condition of being prevalent; wide extension or spread.
Sentence Examples
In Brazil the prevalence of Asperger's Syndrome may reach 0.5%.
The prevalence of anger and resentment is hard to ignore.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of obesity in developed countries has increased significantly over the past three decades.