It comes from the Old English adjective rȳfe and first appeared in written form in the 12th century. Its oldest meaning, still in use today, is synonymous with widespread and prevalent; it's more …

RIFE definition: 1. If something unpleasant is rife, it is very common or happens a lot: 2. full of something…. Learn more.

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Rife definition: of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use.. See examples of RIFE used in a sentence.

1. of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; widespread: Crime is rife in the city. 2. abundant, plentiful, or numerous. 3. abounding (usu. fol. by with).

rife (with something) full of something bad or unpleasant. Los Angeles is rife with gossip about the stars' private lives. Definition of rife adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. …

in widespread existence, activity, or use: Crime is rife in the slum areas of our cities. current in speech or report: Rumors are rife that the government is in financial difficulty.