Ubiquitous

/juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/
adjective

Present everywhere; widespread and commonplace.

Example
"Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern business."
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Describing widespread trends or phenomena

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The Everywhere Word

Etymology

From Latin "ubique" meaning "everywhere" + "-ous" (full of). Literally means "full of everywhere-ness."

Historical Context

First used in English in the 1830s, during a time of rapid technological advancement and global communication.

Interesting Facts
  • It's one of the most commonly used academic words in English
  • The Latin root "ubique" appears in many other words like "ubiquity"
  • It became popular during the Industrial Revolution when things were spreading everywhere
  • It's often used in technology contexts today

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