Definitions
- Referring to the dominant or popular trend in a particular field or industry. - Describing something that is widely accepted or embraced by the majority of people. - Talking about something that is considered conventional or traditional in a society or culture.
- Referring to the current or existing trend or situation in a particular field or industry. - Describing something that is dominant or widespread at a given time or place. - Talking about something that is commonly accepted or practiced in a society or culture.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is widely accepted or dominant.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to trends or situations in a particular field or industry.
- 3Both words are used to describe something that is commonly accepted or practiced in a society or culture.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Mainstream is more commonly used in everyday language, while prevailing is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
- 2Connotation: Mainstream has a more positive connotation, suggesting popularity and acceptance, while prevailing can have a neutral or negative connotation, suggesting dominance or prevalence without necessarily implying approval.
- 3Scope: Mainstream can refer to a specific field or industry, while prevailing can refer to any situation or condition that is dominant or widespread.
- 4Timeframe: Prevailing refers specifically to the current or existing trend or situation, while mainstream can refer to both current and historical trends.
Remember this!
Mainstream and prevailing are synonyms that describe something that is widely accepted or dominant. However, mainstream is more commonly used in everyday language and has a more positive connotation, while prevailing is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts and has a neutral or negative connotation. Additionally, mainstream can refer to both current and historical trends, while prevailing specifically refers to the current or existing trend or situation.
