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1. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] of worldwide scope or applicability.
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
2. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
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Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
3. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.
Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
5. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
6. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
7. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings.
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Etymology
- universal (English)
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)