u·ni·ver·sal (y  n -vûr sl)adj. 1. Of, relating to, extending to, or affecting the entire world or all within the world; worldwide: "This discovery of literature has as yet only partially penetrated the universal consciousness" (Ellen Key). 2. Including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration: the universal skepticism of philosophers. See Synonyms at general. 3. Applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations: a universal remedy. 4. Of or relating to the universe or cosmos; cosmic. 5. Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad. 6. Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses. 7. Logic Encompassing all of the members of a class or group. Used of a proposition. n. 1. Logic a. A universal proposition. b. A general or abstract concept or term considered absolute or axiomatic. 2. A general or widely held principle, concept, or notion. 3. A trait or pattern of behavior characteristic of all the members of a particular culture or of all humans. u ni·versal·ly adv.u ni·versal·ness n. |
universal [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl]
adj
1. of, relating to, or typical of the whole of mankind or of nature
2. common to, involving, or proceeding from all in a particular group
3. applicable to or affecting many individuals, conditions, or cases; general
4. existing or prevailing everywhere
5. applicable or occurring throughout or relating to the universe; cosmic a universal constant
6. (Linguistics) (esp of a language) capable of being used and understood by all
7. embracing or versed in many fields of knowledge, activity, interest, etc.
8. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) Machinery designed or adapted for a range of sizes, fittings, or uses
9. (Linguistics) Linguistics (of a constraint in a formal grammar) common to the grammatical description of all human languages, actual or possible
10. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic (of a statement or proposition) affirming or denying something about every member of a class, as in all men are wicked Compare particular [6]
n
1. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a. a general term or concept or the type such a term signifies
b. a metaphysical entity taken to be the reference of a general term, as distinct from the class of individuals it describes
c. a Platonic Idea or Aristotelian form
2. (Philosophy / Logic) Logic
a. a universal proposition, statement, or formula
b. a universal quantifier
3. a characteristic common to every member of a particular culture or to every human being
4. (Engineering / Mechanical Engineering) short for universal joint
universalness n
Usage: The use of more universal as in his writings have long been admired by fellow scientists, but his latest book should have more universal appeal is acceptable in modern English usage
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | universal - (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages linguistics - the scientific study of language linguistic rule, rule - (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice |
| 2. | universal - (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference proposition - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false particular proposition, particular - (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class | |
| 3. | universal - a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings; "some form of religion seems to be a human universal" normal, convention, rule, pattern, formula - something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors" | |
| 4. |  universal - coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"drive line, drive line system - mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle | |
| Adj. | 1. |  universal - of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"comprehensive - including all or everything; "comprehensive coverage"; "a comprehensive history of the revolution"; "a comprehensive survey"; "a comprehensive education" |
| 2. | universal - applicable to or common to all members of a group or set; "the play opened to universal acclaim"; "rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys" general - applying to all or most members of a category or group; "the general public"; "general assistance"; "a general rule"; "in general terms"; "comprehensible to the general reader" | |
| 3. | universal - adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations; "universal wrench", "universal chuck"; "universal screwdriver" adaptable - capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use; "to succeed one must be adaptable"; "the frame was adaptable to cloth bolts of different widths" |
universal
adjective
1. widespread, general, common, whole, total, entire, catholic, unlimited, ecumenical, omnipresent, all-embracing, overarching proposals for universal health care
2. global, worldwide, international, pandemic universal diseases
Usage: The use of more universal as in his writings have long been admired by fellow scientists, but his latest book should have more universal appeal is acceptable in modern English usage.
Translations
universal [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl]
A. ADJ
1. (= general) [agreement, acceptance] → general, global
the closures met with universal condemnation → los cierres provocaron la condena general or unánime
its use has been universal since 1900 → se usa en todas partes or globalmente desde 1900
her writing has universal appeal → su forma de escribir atrae a todo el mundo
a universal truth → una verdad universal, una verdad aceptada por todos or por todo el mundo
to become universal → generalizarse
the closures met with universal condemnation → los cierres provocaron la condena general or unánime
its use has been universal since 1900 → se usa en todas partes or globalmente desde 1900
her writing has universal appeal → su forma de escribir atrae a todo el mundo
a universal truth → una verdad universal, una verdad aceptada por todos or por todo el mundo
to become universal → generalizarse
2. (= worldwide) [law, language] → universal
the threat of universal destruction → la amenaza de la destrucción mundial
the threat of universal destruction → la amenaza de la destrucción mundial
universal [ˌjuːniˈvɜːrsəl] adj [truth, experiences, access, themes] → universel(le); [approval, acclaim] → unanime
to have universal appeal → plaire à tout le monde
to be of universal interest → intéresser tout le monde
a topic of universal interest → un sujet qui intéresse tout le monde
universal health care → services mpl de santé pour tous
universal suffrage → suffrage m universel
to have universal appeal → plaire à tout le monde
to be of universal interest → intéresser tout le monde
a topic of universal interest → un sujet qui intéresse tout le monde
universal health care → services mpl de santé pour tous
universal suffrage → suffrage m universel
universal
universal:
universal:
adj
phenomenon, applicability, remedy → universal, universell; (= prevailing everywhere) custom, game → allgemein or überall verbreitet; (= applying to all) truth, rule → allgemeingültig, universell; (= general) approval, peace → allgemein; universal education → Allgemeinbildung f; universal language → Weltsprache f; universal peace → Weltfrieden m; universal remedy → Allheilmittel nt; to be a universal favourite → überall beliebt sein; to become universal → allgemein verbreitet werden
(Logic) → universal, universell, allgemein
n (Philos) → Allgemeinbegriff m; (Logic: = universal proposition) → Universalaussage f; the universal → das Allgemeine; the various universals of human experience → die verschiedenen Grundelemente menschlicher Erfahrung
universal:
universal coupling
n = universal joint
universal donor
n → Universalspender(in) m(f)
universal:
Universal Postal Union
n → Weltpostverein m
universal product code
n (US: = bar code) → Barkode m
universal suffrage
n → allgemeines Wahlrecht
universal time
n → Weltzeit f
universal [ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːs/əl] adj (phenomenon, disapproval) → generale; (language, values) → universale
a universal favourite → un/a gran favorito/a
a universal favourite → un/a gran favorito/a
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