Literary and historical authors use "prevalence" to denote the widespread or dominant occurrence of a phenomenon—in social, cultural, or empirical contexts. For instance, in discussions of human nature and society, writers describe the prevalence of traits like chastity as central to social hierarchy [1] and even note a pervasive disposition toward power abuse [2]. In historical analysis, the term charts how certain practices or conditions, such as piracy or idolatry, become defining features of an era or region [3, 4]. Similarly, in studies of literature and art, "prevalence" marks the conspicuous appearance—or disappearance—of stylistic devices, whether it be the iambic rhythm in verses or prevailing forms of satire [5, 6]. Even in modern contexts, the word is applied quantitatively to phenomena like disease incidence [7, 8], underscoring its versatility as a descriptor of commonality across diverse fields.