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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
STRONG
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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A host of benefits and the state pension are rising as the new financial year begins, including more money for larger families on universal credit.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"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

Indexed universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance with returns linked to a stock-market index rather than a direct stock investment.

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

Some theorists even believe that there can be no universal definition of music because it is so culturally specific.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin