UNIVERSAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Universal

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌjuːnɪˈvəːsl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases

Short Definition:

relating to or done by all people or things in world or in particular group

Examples:
  • universal adult suffrage
  • the incidents caused universal concern

Word: Universal

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌjuːnɪˈvəːsl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a thing having universal effect, currency, or application.

Short Definition:

thing having universal effect or application

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