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 ## Functions
 
-Functions are pervasive in Rust code. You’ve already seen one of the most
+Functions are prevalent in Rust code. You’ve already seen one of the most
 important functions in the language: the `main` function, which is the entry
 point of many programs. You’ve also seen the `fn` keyword, which allows you to
 declare new functions.