ubiquitous

[yoo-bik-wi-tuhs]

ubiquitous Definition

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

Using ubiquitous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ubiquitous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's advertisements are ubiquitous.

  • Example

    Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

  • Example

    The scent of jasmine was ubiquitous in the garden.

  • Example

    The internet has made information ubiquitous.

ubiquitous Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with ubiquitous

  • a concept in computer science and engineering where computing is made to appear anytime and everywhere

    Example

    Ubiquitous computing is becoming more common with the rise of the Internet of Things.

  • a language used by all members of a software development team to describe domain concepts without ambiguity

    Example

    Ubiquitous language is an important part of Domain-Driven Design.

  • ubiquitous species

    a species that is found almost everywhere on Earth

    Example

    Cockroaches are one of the most ubiquitous species on the planet.

Origins of ubiquitous

from Latin 'ubique', meaning 'everywhere'

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Summary: ubiquitous in Brief

The term 'ubiquitous' [yoo-bik-wi-tuhs] refers to something that exists or is present everywhere, often at the same time. It can be used to describe the prevalence of technology, advertising, or even scents, as in 'The company's advertisements are ubiquitous,' or 'The scent of jasmine was ubiquitous in the garden.' 'Ubiquitous' also extends into phrases like 'ubiquitous computing,' which describes the appearance of computing anytime and everywhere.

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