ubiquitous
Ubiquitous (adj) means seeming to be everywhere at once; found absolutely everywhere. Example: “Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life.”
How to use ubiquitous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEverywhere you look — so common it feels like it's present in every location at once.
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Etymology
From Latin ubique ("everywhere"), plus the suffix -ous. Related to the rarer word "ubiety".
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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.
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