ubiquitous
adjective
Present, appearing, or found everywhere; existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered.
Etymology
From Latin ubique meaning "everywhere," from ubi "where" + -que, an enclitic particle meaning "and, also."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society."
- 2.
"Coffee shops are ubiquitous in urban areas around the world."
- 3.
"The ubiquitous presence of advertising is nearly impossible to escape."
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Fun Fact
The term "ubiquitous computing" was coined by Mark Weiser in 1988 to describe computing technology embedded throughout our environment, invisible yet always available.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (U, B, I, Q, U, I, T, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 21 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "UBIQUITOUS" appears in many related words.
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