The difference between Current and Prevalent

When used as adjectives, current means existing or occurring at the moment, whereas prevalent means widespread or preferred.

Current is also noun with the meaning: the part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially .

check bellow for the other definitions of Current and Prevalent

  1. Current as a noun (oceanography):

    The part of a fluid that moves continuously in a certain direction, especially .

  2. Current as a noun (electricity):

    The time rate of flow of electric charge.

    Examples:

    "* Symbol: ''I'' (inclined upper case letter "I")"

    "* Units:'"

    "[[CGS]]: [[esu]]/[[second]] (esu/s)"

  3. Current as a noun:

    A tendency or a course of events.

  1. Current as an adjective:

    Existing or occurring at the moment.

    Examples:

    "'current events; current leaders; current negotiations"

  2. Current as an adjective:

    Generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment.

    Examples:

    "'current affairs; current bills and coins; current fashions"

  3. Current as an adjective (obsolete):

    Running or moving rapidly.

  1. Prevalent as an adjective:

    Widespread or preferred.

  2. Prevalent as an adjective:

    Superior in frequency or dominant.

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