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vorherrschend

C1

prevalent / predominant

English meaning
prevalent / predominant
CEFR level
C1Advanced

vorherrschend in a sentence

Die vorherrschende Meinung war damals anders.

The prevalent opinion was different back then.

Comparative and superlative

vorherrschend vorherrschender am vorherrschendsten

Word family

vorherrschend is built from vorher (before, previously). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

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Questions about vorherrschend

What is the comparative of vorherrschend?

vorherrschend → vorherrschender → am vorherrschendsten.

What does vorherrschend mean in English?

vorherrschend means "prevalent / predominant". For example: "Die vorherrschende Meinung war damals anders." — "The prevalent opinion was different back then."

What level is vorherrschend in German?

vorherrschend is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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