ubiquitous

[ yoo-bik-wi-tuhs ]

adjective

1. existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent:

   ubiquitous fog; ubiquitous little ants.

ubiquitous

/ juːˈbɪkwɪtəs /

adjective

1. having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once; omnipresent

Derived Forms

• uˈbiquity, noun
• uˈbiquitously, adverb

Other Words From

• u·biqui·tous·ly adverb
• u·biqui·tous·ness noun
• nonu·biqui·tary adjective
• nonu·biqui·tous adjective
• nonu·biqui·tous·ly adverb
• nonu·biqui·tous·ness noun
• unu·biqui·tous adjective
• unu·biqui·tous·ly adverb
• unu·biqui·tous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ubiquitous¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ubiquit(y) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of ubiquitous¹

C14: from Latin ubīque everywhere, from ubī where

Synonym Study

See omnipresent.

Example Sentences

"Ship-strike risk is a ubiquitous yet solvable conservation challenge for large whales, and our results can provide a foundation for expanded management measures to protect these ocean giants."

From Salon

The venue has actually been camera-free since it opened its doors in 1999 but as technology changed and smartphones became more ubiquitous it has tweaked its policy.

From BBC

The budget totalled more than £63bn, and previously ubiquitous talk of tough decisions and austerity was notably absent.

From BBC

Also, Netflix’s most popular shows tend to be more adult-centric, and thus less obviously useful for retailers targeting children than Disney’s cartoons and Universal’s ubiquitous Minions.

From Los Angeles Times

While fascinated with the body, West didn’t want to create yet more female nudes, so ubiquitous in the history of art.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• everywhere
• omnipresent
• pervasive
• universal