In Brazil the prevalence of Asperger's Syndrome may reach 0.5%.
Source: tatoeba (4264690)
Prevalence
/ˈpɹɛvələns/
Synonyms for "prevalence" (141 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (29)
abundanceacceptanceaccustomednessaffluenceample sufficiencyamplenessamplitudeascendancyavalancheaveragenessbon tonbonanzabountifulnessbountiousnessbumper cropcommon occurrencecommonalitycommonnesscommonplacenessconfirmedness
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Noun(4 words)
Strong matches (42)
extravaganceexuberancefashionablenessfat of the landfertilityfixednessfloodflowfoisonfrequencefrequencyfull measurefullnessgeneralitygenerositygenerousnessgreat abundancegreat plentygushhabitualness
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Noun(4 words)
Adverb(1 words)
most dynamic stability
Determiner(3 words)
most earthly traitsmost garamondmost net unbalanced force
Related words (70)
Determiner(1 words)
most non greek letter
Noun(7 words)
most one-celledmost romanianmost tissue-levelpervasivenesspreponderancepreponderancestotal prevalence
muchmyriadmyriadsnormalitynumerousnessoftennessomnipresenceopulenceopulencyordinarinessoutpouringoverflowpervasivenessplenitudeplenteousnessplentifulnessplentypopularitypracticepredominance
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primacyprodigalityproductivenessprofusenessprofusionquantitiesquantityrampantnessreignrelative incidencerepletenessrepletionrich harvestrich veinrichnessrifenessriotriotousnessroutinenessrulerunscadssettlednessshowerspatestandardnessstreamstylishnesssubstantialitysubstantialnesssuperabundanceswaysweepingnessteemingnessubiquityuniversalityusualnessvoguevoguishnesswealthwidespreadnesswontedness
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abundance, acceptance, accustomedness, affluence, ample sufficiency.
- Sentence evidence is available for prevalence, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prevalence".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prevalence"
Keep "prevalence" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
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3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prevalence" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
4 entriesCollocations
6 entriesdisease prevalencehigh prevalencelifetime prevalencepoint prevalencepopulation prevalenceprevalence rate
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
It's very hard to understand concepts like prevalence, incidence, and case fatality ratio, but some articles explain these very well.
Source: tatoeba (8989604)
The prevalence of sentences with the names "Tom" and "Mary" makes both a political statement and a religious one.
Source: tatoeba (11236394)
The prevalence of English as a global lingua franca further reinforces the perception among some Westerners that their language and communication norms should dominate global interactions.
Source: tatoeba (11856285)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "prevalence"?
Closest matches include abundance, acceptance, accustomedness, affluence, ample sufficiency.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prevalence"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.