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Definitions

universal

[yoo-nuh-vur-suhl] / ˌyu nəˈvɜr səl /
ADJECTIVE
worldwide, entire
Synonyms
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broad common comprehensive extensive global prevalent ubiquitous unlimited
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catholic cosmopolitan empyrean general generic regular sweeping total whole
WEAK
accepted all all over all-embracing all-inclusive astronomical celestial cosmic customary diffuse ecumenical multinational mundane omnipresent planetary stellar terrestrial undisputed unrestricted usual widespread worldly
Antonyms
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limited narrow rare restricted scarce uncommon
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abnormal exclusive extraordinary incomplete individual partial particular specific unusual
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confined local

Example Sentences

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"This innovative approach could lead to the development of universal diagnostic tools to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of for multiple gastrointestinal conditions."

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

I’ve been seeing at least three to four ads a day on my Instagram for indexed universal life insurance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Although Mr. Edwards’s iconic “Lynch Fragments” series embodied a specific memorializing of the black experience in America, he saw the meaning of his sculpture as universal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Recalling a "very difficult time" that tainted her experience of the Games, Sharp made clear her hope that the IOC would go on to introduce the kind of universal approach that it now has.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

If there was a more universal sign for stop, I had yet to encounter it.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge