ubiquity
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/juːˈbɪkwɪti/
omnipresence
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ubiquity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ubiquitas,' where 'ubi' meant 'where' and 'que' meant 'any.'
Historical Evolution
'ubiquitas' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'ubiquitas,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ubiquity.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'being everywhere,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or capacity of being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresence.
The ubiquity of smartphones has changed how we communicate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35