The difference between Prevalent and Widespread
When used as adjectives, prevalent means widespread or preferred, whereas widespread means affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body).
check bellow for the other definitions of Prevalent and Widespread
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Prevalent as an adjective:
Widespread or preferred.
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Prevalent as an adjective:
Superior in frequency or dominant.
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Widespread as an adjective:
Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.