Definition of Prevalence
the state of something happening often or being widespread
Examples of Prevalence in a sentence
The prevalence of diabetes and obesity in adults continues to rise as junk food portion sizes get bigger and bigger. 🔊
Green is the rarest eye color in the world, with the prevalence of emerald-hued irises estimated at 2%. 🔊
With the prevalence of autism increasing, scientists are trying to figure out what is causing so many children to develop the disorder. 🔊
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