ubiquitous
5 synonyms for ubiquitous, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Seeming to be everywhere at once; found absolutely everywhere.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use ubiquitous
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ubiquitous presence
become ubiquitous
ubiquitous technology
Etymology
From Latin ubique ("everywhere"), plus the suffix -ous. Related to the rarer word "ubiety".
Full origin of ubiquitous →Frequently asked questions
What does “ubiquitous” mean?
The word “ubiquitous” means seeming to be everywhere at once; found absolutely everywhere. In plain terms, everywhere you look — so common it feels like it's present in every location at once.
How do you pronounce “ubiquitous”?
“Ubiquitous” is pronounced yoo-BIHK-wih-tuhs (/juˈbɪkwɪtəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ubiquitous” in a sentence?
Here is “ubiquitous” used in a sentence: “Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.”
What part of speech is “ubiquitous”?
“Ubiquitous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “ubiquitous” come from?
The word “ubiquitous” comes from Latin. From Latin ubique ("everywhere"), plus the suffix -ous. Related to the rarer word "ubiety".
Is “ubiquitous” a common word?
“Ubiquitous” is an uncommon word in modern English.
