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ubiquitous

Meanings
  • adjective

    present, appearing, or found everywhere

    - "The use of cell phones has become ubiquitous in modern society."
    - "The scent of freshly baked bread is ubiquitous in Italian bakeries."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75859043"
  2. /juːˈbɪk.wə.təs/



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  3. /juˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/



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Synonyms

common , pervasive , ever-present , omnipresent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ubiquitous
abysmal , anemic , capricious , casual , clandestine , coquette , delusive , disingenuous , elusive , fabulous , fugitive , genuine , hypocritical , improbable , inevitable , ludicrous , mysterious , obtuse , pious , preposterous , quixotic , rhapsodic , sagacious , sophisticated , sublime , tactful , tangible , trivial , transient , ubiquitous , vicious , volatile , wistful
Variants
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ubiquitous , ubiquitously , ubiquitousness , ubiquitousnesses
Etymology
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from Latin ubiquus, meaning 'everywhere'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'ubiquitous' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

  2. The word 'ubiquitous' has 11 letters and can be found in the middle of the alphabet.

  3. The term 'ubiquitous' is often used to describe the presence of technology, such as smartphones, computers, and the internet.

  4. The term 'ubiquitous' can also be used to describe natural phenomena, such as water, air, and sunlight.

  5. The term 'ubiquitous' has been used in various fields, including technology, art, literature, and science.

Related Concepts
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  1. omnipresent: Synonym of ubiquitous, meaning present, appearing, or found everywhere.

  2. pervasive: Synonym of ubiquitous, meaning widespread or prevailing throughout an area or population.

Quotes
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  1. It was before the day of the "ubiquitous" automobile. Given one of those present adjuncts to farm life, John would have ended his career much earlier. As it was, they found him lying by the roadside at dawn one morning after the horses had trotted into the yard with the wreck of the buggy bumping the road behind them.

    - Edna Ferber,"Farmer in the Dell",1919,{"source"=>"in {it}One Basket{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1949"}

  2. Hot dogs are the ideal road trip food—inexpensive, portable, "ubiquitous".

    - Paul Lucas,{it}Saveur{/it},June/July 2008

  3. Shawarma is the new street meat. Both a late night favourite and a quick lunch classic, the Middle Eastern dish is now "ubiquitous" on the streets of Toronto.

    - Chris Dart,{it}Torontoist{/it},8 Feb. 2007

  4. In major league locker rooms, ice packs are "ubiquitous" appendages for pitchers, who wrap their shoulder or elbow or both, the better to calm muscles, ligaments and tendons that have been stressed by the unnatural act of throwing a baseball.

    - Tom Verducci,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},26 Mar. 2007
Culture
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The term 'ubiquitous' has been used extensively in various fields such as technology, art, and literature. In technology, it is often used to describe the omnipresence of certain technologies or applications. In art, it can refer to a work that is widely distributed or recognized. In literature, it can be used to describe a character or theme that is pervasive.

How to Memorize "ubiquitous"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the word 'ubiquitous' as meaning 'present, appearing, or found everywhere'. Imagine a world where everything and everyone is present, and you are surrounded by the ubiquitous.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ubiquitous' with the idea of being everywhere. Think of things that are always present, such as the sun, water, or air.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word 'ubiquitous'. The word comes from ubiquus, which means 'everywhere'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'ubiquitous', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Break it down: First, break down the word into smaller parts, 'ubi' and 'quitous'. Ubi comes from the Latin word 'ubi', meaning 'where', and 'quitous' is derived from 'quituus', meaning 'free from'.

2. Create a sentence: Next, create a sentence using these parts, such as 'Where is the quitous (free from disturbance) place to study?'

3. Visualize it: Visualize the word's meaning by imagining a concept or object that is present everywhere, like air or clouds. This will help you associate the word with a tangible image.

4. Practice using it: Finally, practice using the word in conversations or writing to solidify it in your memory.

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