Word
ubiquity
Phoneticsubiq·ui·ty
US/juˈbɪkwɪti/
UK/juːbˈɪkwɪti/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. being everywhere at the same time, or in very many places at once. You use it to talk about things you see all around you.
n. presence in many places simultaneously; the condition of appearing everywhere within a given context. Often used to describe technologies, brands, or cultural phenomena that have become pervasive.
Examples
“Smartphones show the ubiquity of modern technology today.”
“The ubiquity of delivery apps in the neighbourhood means you rarely see people carrying shopping bags now.”
“Despite the ubiquity of streaming platforms, small independent cinemas survive by offering a communal experience that algorithms cannot replicate.”
Examples
simple
“Smartphones show the ubiquity of modern technology today.”
contextual
“The ubiquity of delivery apps in the neighbourhood means you rarely see people carrying shopping bags now.”
complex
“Despite the ubiquity of streaming platforms, small independent cinemas survive by offering a communal experience that algorithms cannot replicate.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ubiquity” in context.
Verb
01. achieve ubiquity
“Few brands ever achieve ubiquity on the scale of Coca-Cola.”
verb + noun
02. attain ubiquity
“The platform attained ubiquity after becoming standard in schools.”
verb + noun
03. benefit from ubiquity
“Street artists benefit from the ubiquity of social media to share work.”
verb + prep + noun
04. ensure ubiquity
“Low prices ensured the ubiquity of plastic bottles worldwide.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. digital ubiquity
“Digital ubiquity means students expect instant access to information.”
adj + noun
06. global ubiquity
“English owes its influence to the global ubiquity of American media.”
adj + noun
07. growing ubiquity
“The growing ubiquity of smartphones has changed how we communicate daily.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. age of ubiquity
“We live in an age of ubiquity where information is never far away.”
noun + prep + noun
09. sense of ubiquity
“The sense of ubiquity created by CCTV raises serious privacy concerns.”
noun + prep + noun
10. achieve near ubiquity
“By 2020, smartphones had achieved near ubiquity in developed countries.”
11. approach global ubiquity
“Electric scooters are approaching global ubiquity in major cities.”
12. in an age of ubiquity
“In an age of ubiquity, personal privacy is increasingly difficult to protect.”
Usage
Commonly paired with 'of' ('the ubiquity of smartphones').
Real-World Examples
“That sheer ubiquity makes it impossible to treat wells or ponds as simple "risk factors" - they are the backbone of life in the state.” Etymology
From Medieval Latin ubīquitās, from Latin ubīque.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
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