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   universal

   /ˌjuːnɪˈvəːsl/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases: "universal adult suffrage"
   • ▪ denoting a proposition in which something is asserted of all of a class.
   • ▪ denoting or relating to a grammatical rule, set of rules, or other linguistic feature that is found in all languages.
   • ▪ (of a tool or machine) adjustable to or appropriate for all requirements.

   noun

   • 1. a thing having universal effect, currency, or application.
   • ▪ a universal proposition.
   • ▪ a term or concept of general application.
   • ▪ a nature or essence signified by a general term.
   • ▪ a universal grammatical rule or linguistic feature.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin universalis, from universus (see universe).

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNIVERSAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Universal means of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole. It can also refer to a general term, concept, or proposition in logic and philosophy. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples of universal.

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   Universal means relating to everyone in the world, or to everyone in a particular group. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

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9. www.thefreedictionary.com › universalUniversal - definition of universal by The Free Dictionary

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   Universal means of, relating to, or affecting the entire universe, or including, relating to, or affecting all members of a group or class. It can also refer to a general term, concept, or principle, or a linguistic or logical rule that applies to all languages or propositions.