ubiquitous
/ju:'bikwitəs/
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Definition
Adjective: - Being present everywhere at once: Existing or seeming to exist everywhere at the same time; very common and widespread.
Usage
The word "ubiquitous" describes something that is found or appears in many places simultaneously, to the point of seeming inescapable or omnipresent. It is often used to comment on the pervasive nature of modern technology, trends, or phenomena.
Examples
- Adjective:
- Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
- In the summer, the sound of ice cream trucks is ubiquitous in this neighborhood.
- The artist's work is so ubiquitous that you see it on posters, t-shirts, and advertisements all over the city.
Advanced Usage
- "The ubiquitous presence of...": A common phrase emphasizing how something is found everywhere.
- The ubiquitous presence of security cameras has raised privacy concerns.
- Used in formal and academic writing to describe pervasive concepts, forces, or elements.
- The study examines the ubiquitous influence of social media on political discourse.
Variants and Related Words
- Ubiquity (noun): The state of being everywhere at once.
- The ubiquity of fast food chains is a feature of globalization.
- Ubiquitously (adverb): In a way that exists everywhere.
- This brand is ubiquitously recognized around the world.
Synonyms
- Omnipresent: Present everywhere at the same time (often with a more formal or religious connotation).
- Pervasive: Spreading widely throughout an area or group of people.
- Universal: Existing everywhere or involving everyone.
Antonyms
- Rare: Not occurring very often.
- Scarce: Insufficient for the demand; not plentiful.
- Limited: Restricted in size, amount, or extent.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Ubiquitous as...": A simile used to emphasize how common something is.
- In the digital age, memes are as ubiquitous as air. (Note: This is a creative, illustrative example of how the word can be used in a comparative structure.)
Adjective
- being present everywhere at once