WordValeubiquity
the state of being everywhere at once
In more detail
1. (noun) the quality or state of being everywhere or in many places at the same time
2. (noun) the state of being present or available everywhere, especially in a way that is noticeable or seems inescapable
Examples
- 1. The ubiquity of smartphones means most people can access the internet anywhere.
- 2. Social media's ubiquity in modern life has changed how we communicate.
How to use ubiquity
Ubiquity describes the quality of being everywhere or nearly everywhere, often with a sense of inevitability or inescapability. It is commonly used to discuss modern technology, consumer products, or cultural phenomena that have become widespread and omnipresent. The noun form is more formal and abstract than simply saying something is 'everywhere.'
Common phrases
- ubiquity of smartphones
- ubiquity of the internet
- near ubiquity
- achieve ubiquity
- the ubiquity of social media
Synonyms
omnipresence · prevalence · pervasiveness · universality
Opposites
rarity · scarcity · absence
Word family
ubiquitous (adjective) · ubiquitously (adverb)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes treat ubiquity as countable or use the plural form 'ubiquities,' but it is an uncountable noun referring to a single abstract quality.
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