ubiquitous | Definition & Meaning for the SAT
⚡️ UBIQUITOUS most nearly means: (A) rare; (B) widespread; (C) expensive; (D) temporary. 👉 Answer + examples, pronunciation, and full SAT explanation inside.
ℹ️ Part of speech of ubiquitous
ubiquitous is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of ubiquitous
ubiquitous is pronounced /ju.ˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/ or yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs.
📚️ Definition of ubiquitous
Present, appearing, or found everywhere; existing or being everywhere at the same time. Example: ubiquitous smartphone usage in cafés.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of ubiquitous in usage:
Starbucks cafés have become ubiquitous in the US.
Plastic pollution is tragically ubiquitous in the world's oceans. (Read more about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch).
Is there anything more ubiquitous than the lowly plastic shopping bag?
✅ Quiz answer
Answer to the question above:
B, widespread. Explanations: A is the opposite—rare means uncommon or scarce, while ubiquitous means found everywhere. C doesn't work; expensive refers to cost, not location or frequency. D is incorrect; temporary refers to duration, not presence or distribution.