ubiquity
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for ubiquity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The state of being everywhere at once, or of appearing so widely that you cannot avoid noticing it.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use ubiquity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the ubiquity of
near-ubiquity
sheer ubiquity
Formal to neutral; common in journalism, academic writing and business commentary.
Etymology
From Latin ubique, meaning 'everywhere'.
Full origin of ubiquity →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ubiquity and ubiquitous?
Ubiquity is the noun and ubiquitous is the adjective that goes with it. You talk about the ubiquity of a thing, but you say the thing itself is ubiquitous. The meaning is identical; only the grammar differs.
Does ubiquity mean literally everywhere?
Rarely. Outside theology it is used as a strong exaggeration for something extremely common — coffee shops, adverts, a hit song. Nobody claims the thing is in every location on earth.
Is ubiquity a positive or negative word?
It is neutral on its own and takes its tone from the context. The ubiquity of clean water is good news; the ubiquity of surveillance cameras is usually raised as a complaint.
