TechnologySeptember 2, 2026

omnipresence

om-nih-PREZ-ens

Definition

The state of being present everywhere at the same time or appearing to be ubiquitous within a specific environment.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'omnis' meaning 'all' and 'praesentia' meaning 'presence.' It entered English in the 17th century, originally used to describe the divine quality of God.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe how digital devices have become inescapable fixtures in modern classrooms, contributing to issues like declining attention spans.

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Revolution or Threat?

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