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ubiquitous


ubiq·ui·tous

adj \yü-ˈbi-kwə-təs\

Definition of UBIQUITOUS

: existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread <a ubiquitous fashion>
ubiq·ui·tous·ly adverb
ubiq·ui·tous·ness noun

Examples of UBIQUITOUS

  1. The company's advertisements are ubiquitous.
  2. <by that time cell phones had become ubiquitous, and people had long ceased to be impressed by the sight of one>
  3. Hot dogs are the ideal road trip food—inexpensive, portable, ubiquitous. —Paul Lucas, Saveur, June/July 2008

Origin of UBIQUITOUS

(see ubiquity)
First Known Use: 1830

Rhymes with UBIQUITOUS

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