The difference between Prevalent and Relevant

When used as adjectives, prevalent means widespread or preferred, whereas relevant means directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.


check bellow for the other definitions of Prevalent and Relevant

  1. Prevalent as an adjective:

    Widespread or preferred.

  2. Prevalent as an adjective:

    Superior in frequency or dominant.

  1. Relevant as an adjective:

    Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

    Examples:

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

  2. Relevant as an adjective:

    Not out of date; current.