Ubiquity is the state, capacity, or fact of being everywhere or in all places at the same time. It is frequently used to describe things that are incredibly common, pervasive, or seamlessly integrated into daily life, such as smartphones, global brands, or certain biological organisms.
Etymology
Origin: Modern Latin / French
- ubique — everywhere (Latin)
- -tas — suffix forming abstract nouns of state or condition (Latin)
Entered English in the late 16th century via the French 'ubiquité', originating from the Modern Latin 'ubiquitas', which is derived from the Latin adverb 'ubique' (meaning 'everywhere'), a combination of 'ubi' (where) and the enclitic particle 'que' (and, any).
Example
- The ubiquity of smartphones has fundamentally changed how human beings communicate and access information.
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