ubiety

[yoo-bahy-i-tee]

noun

1. the property of having a definite location at any given time; state of existing and being localized in space.

ubiety

/ juːˈbaɪɪtɪ /

noun

1. the condition of being in a particular place

Word History and Origins

Origin of ubiety¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin relative and interrogative adverb ubi “where, where?” + -ety, variant (after -i- ) of -ity

Word History and Origins

Origin of ubiety¹

C17: from Latin ubī where + -ety, on the model of society

Example Sentences

Unlike God, the liberal was limited by ubiety.

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Related Words

• existence