ubiquitous
/juːˈbɪk.wə.təs/
Group 6Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Present, appearing, or found everywhere GRE
Example in Context
Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that their absence now attracts more attention than their presence in most social settings.
Synonyms
everywherewidespreadcommon
Etymology
Present everywhere — found in all places.
- ubique (Latin) — everywhere
Memory Aid
🌍Sounds like “you big quit us”
Imagine a giant saying 'YOU BIG QUIT US!' as it looms over every corner of the Earth — that's how UBIQUITOUS it is!
Visual Association
🌐A globe surrounded by people from every culture, representing the presence of diversity everywhere.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ubiquitous” mean on the GRE?
ubiquitous (adjective) means “Present, appearing, or found everywhere”. Smartphones have become so ubiquitous that their absence now attracts more attention than their presence in most social settings.
How to remember “ubiquitous” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “ubiquitous” sounds like “you big quit us”. Imagine a giant saying 'YOU BIG QUIT US!' as it looms over every corner of the Earth — that's how UBIQUITOUS it is!
What are synonyms for “ubiquitous”?
Common synonyms: everywhere, widespread, common.