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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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   Learn the meaning of universal as an adjective that describes something that exists everywhere or involves everyone. See how to use universal in sentences and compare it with related words.

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   Universal definition: of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole. See examples of UNIVERSAL used in a sentence.

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   existing everywhere or involving everyone: a universal truth. Food, like sex, is a subject of almost universal interest. The new reforms have not met with universal approval within the party. Fewer examples. Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust. The shooting of the policeman has received universal condemnation.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word universal, which means done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group. See examples, synonyms and word origin.

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   Something that is universal relates to everyone in the world or everyone in a particular group or society. The insurance industry has produced its own proposals for universal health care. The desire to look attractive is universal. universality (juːnɪvɜːʳsælɪti ) uncountable noun.

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   Universal describes something for everything or everyone. Universal design is architectural design that accommodates every person. A universal remote can change the stations on all your home entertainment systems, but hopefully not at once.