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universal

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/

The English word “universal” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the universe.
  2. Common to all members of a group or class.
  3. Common to all society; worldwide, global.
  4. Unlimited; vast; infinite.
  5. Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

noun

  1. A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

Etymology

From Middle English universal, from Old French universal (modern French universel), from Latin ūniversālis, equivalent to universe + -al.

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