Ubiquitous: meaning, definitions and examples

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ubiquitous

 

[ juːˈbɪkwɪtəs ]

Context #1

in technology

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Synonyms

omnipresent, pervasive, universal, widespread

Examples of usage

  • The smartphone has become a ubiquitous tool in modern society.
  • Ubiquitous Wi-Fi access is now expected in public spaces.
  • The company aims to make its product ubiquitous across all platforms.
Context #2

in everyday language

Seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent.

Synonyms

all-pervading, ever-present, ever-present, omnipresent

Examples of usage

  • His ubiquitous presence at all the social events made him a well-known figure in town.
  • The politician's face was ubiquitous during the election campaign.
  • Ubiquitous rumors about the company's financial troubles spread quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "ubiquitous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ubíquo

🇮🇳 सर्वव्यापी

🇩🇪 allgegenwärtig

🇮🇩 ada di mana-mana

🇺🇦 усюдисущий

🇵🇱 wszechobecny

🇯🇵 遍在する (へんざいする)

🇫🇷 ubiquitaire

🇪🇸 ubicuo

🇹🇷 her yerde bulunan

🇰🇷 편재하는

🇸🇦 موجود في كل مكان

🇨🇿 všudypřítomný

🇸🇰 všadeprítomný

🇨🇳 无处不在 (wú chù bù zài)

🇸🇮 vseprisoten

🇮🇸 alls staðar til staðar

🇰🇿 жаппай таралған

🇬🇪 ყოვლისმომცველი

🇦🇿 hər yerdə olan

🇲🇽 ubicuo

Word origin

The word 'ubiquitous' comes from the Latin word 'ubiquitas', meaning 'everywhere'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe something that is present, appearing, or found everywhere. Over time, 'ubiquitous' has become a popular term in technology and everyday language to describe the pervasive nature of certain phenomena or objects.