Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Ubiquitous
adjective
/ yoo-BIK-wih-tus /
Medium
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere at the same time; seeming to be everywhere simultaneously.
Origin / Etymology
Latin ubique (everywhere), from ubi (where) + -que (and)
Synonyms
Omnipresent
Pervasive
Universal
Antonyms
Rare
Scarce
Confined
Example Sentence
"The UPI payment system has made digital transactions ubiquitous across India, from metropolises to tier-3 towns, processing over 10 billion transactions per month by 2024."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 Economy and Science and Technology answers when describing the widespread adoption of digital infrastructure, mobile technology, or policy reach. Effective in answers on India Stack, financial inclusion, and digital public infrastructure.
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