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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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Newton wrote the law of universal gravitation, inspired by a falling apple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

However, the health element of universal credit, paid to claimants whose disability restricts their ability to work, is being halved.

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

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

Jonah glared at his sister; he pressed his thumb and forefinger together and drew them across his lips, the universal sign for Shut up!

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix