1. The most common or widely accepted view held by the majority of people in a society, group, or at a particular time
The prevailing opinion among economists is that inflation will decrease next year.
A opinião predominante entre economistas é que a inflação diminuirá no próximo ano.
2. The dominant or accepted belief in a specific field, discipline, or community
Medical science has changed the prevailing opinion on the benefits of certain treatments.
A ciência médica mudou a opinião predominante sobre os benefícios de certos tratamentos.