The difference between Pervasive and Ubiquitous

When used as adjectives, pervasive means manifested throughout, whereas ubiquitous means being everywhere at once: omnipresent.


check bellow for the other definitions of Pervasive and Ubiquitous

  1. Pervasive as an adjective:

    Manifested throughout; pervading, permeating, penetrating or affecting everything.

    Examples:

    "The medication had a pervasive effect on the patient's health."

  1. Ubiquitous as an adjective:

    Being everywhere at once: omnipresent.

    Examples:

    "To Hindus, Jews, Christians, and Muslims God is ubiquitous."

  2. Ubiquitous as an adjective:

    Appearing to be everywhere at once; being or seeming to be in more than one location at the same time.

  3. Ubiquitous as an adjective:

    Widespread; very prevalent.