ubiquitous
UK: juːˈbɪkwɪtəs | US: juːˈbɪkwɪtəs
adj. present or existing everywhere
adj. seeming to be found in many places at the same time
ubiquitous = ubi<where> + quit<free/able> + ous<adjective suffix>
- ubi (from Latin ubi, meaning "where")
- quit (from Latin -quitās, a combining form of -quetus, meaning "free" or "able")
- ous (a suffix forming adjectives, indicating possession or presence of a quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "ubiquitous" originates from the Latin phrase ubique, meaning "everywhere." The root ubi ("where") combined with -quit (a suffix suggesting capability) evolved into ubiquitous in English, emphasizing the idea of being present in all places simultaneously. The term was first used in theological contexts to describe the omnipresence of God, later generalized to describe anything pervasive.
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
The sound of birds is ubiquitous in the forest.
Fast food chains are ubiquitous in urban areas.
Wi-Fi is now ubiquitous in public spaces.
Pollution is a ubiquitous problem in industrialized cities.