Your Smart Vocabulary Companion

Etymology

From Latin "ubique" meaning "everywhere," from "ubi" (where) + suffix "-que" (and). The adjective form entered English in the 1830s, though "ubiquity" (the noun) appeared earlier in the 16th century.

Usage Examples

1. "Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society - you see them everywhere you go."

2. "The artist's distinctive style is now ubiquitous in advertising and pop culture."

3. "Coffee shops seem to be ubiquitous in this neighborhood, with one on every corner."

Synonyms

• Omnipresent
• Pervasive
• Universal
• Widespread
• Ever-present

Antonyms

• Rare
• Scarce
• Uncommon
• Limited
• Isolated

Fun Facts

• Tech companies strive for "ubiquity" - having their products used everywhere by everyone (like Google, Facebook, or Amazon).
• The phrase "ubiquitous computing" refers to the idea of computers being everywhere and integrated into everyday objects.
• Dandelions are often called "ubiquitous weeds" because they grow almost everywhere in the world.

Word Family

• Ubiquity (noun): The state of being everywhere at once
• Ubiquitously (adverb): In a ubiquitous manner