adj
Uncommon
ubiquitous
yoo-BIHK-wih-tuhs
Ubiquitous (adj) means seeming to be everywhere at once; found absolutely everywhere. Example: “Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.”
adj
1
Seeming to be everywhere at once; found absolutely everywhere.
"In Christianity, Hinduism, and Judaism, God is ubiquitous."
"There is much sad evidence, too, of the spoliation and dereliction of vanished industry: tips, slag-heaps and derelict colliery-screens among which the ubiquitous, nomad mountain sheep graze unconcernedly."
— D. S. Barrie, Railways of the Bridgend District (1955)
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life."
"Coffee shops are ubiquitous in that part of the city."
How to use ubiquitous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEverywhere you look — so common it feels like it's present in every location at once.
Common pairings
ubiquitous presence
become ubiquitous
ubiquitous technology
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like ubiquitous.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Smartphones have become _____ in modern life.
Etymology
From Latin ubique ("everywhere"), plus the suffix -ous. Related to the rarer word "ubiety".
Related words
Rhymes for ubiquitous
See all rhymes for 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.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include ubiquitous:
