Ubiquitous
/juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/noun
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Did you know?The word 'ubiquitous' derives from the Latin 'ubique', meaning 'everywhere', which was often associated with the divine presence of gods in ancient texts.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
ubique
“Everywhere, in all places.”
14th Century
Middle English
ubiquitous
“Existing or being everywhere at the same time.”
Modern English
English
ubiquitous
“Widely encountered or prevalent.”
19th Century
English
ubiquitous
“Used to describe a phenomenon that is seemingly everywhere.”
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