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- pronunciation:
- yu
nih
vuhr
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 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, relating to, or characteristic of the whole world or the world's population.
They have predicted a universal shift in climate.
- synonyms:
- global, worldwide
- similar words:
- comprehensive, general, international
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| definition 2: |
including, affecting, or on the part of everyone.
They worked hard to achieve universal suffrage.The need for food and shelter is universal.This principle now has universal acceptance.- similar words:
- comprehensive, ecumenical, general, global, international, widespread, worldwide
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| definition 3: |
pertaining to, present in, or including all members of a particular group.
- synonyms:
- common, generic
- similar words:
- comprehensive, general
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| definition 4: |
including or knowing many skills or subjects; broad.
- synonyms:
- broad, comprehensive, inclusive
- antonyms:
- parochial
- similar words:
- catholic, general, liberal
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| definition 5: |
of or relating to the universe; cosmic.
- synonyms:
- cosmic
- similar words:
- endless, infinite, limitless, unbounded
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| definition 6: |
adaptable to many functions or uses.
a universal tool- synonyms:
- versatile
- similar words:
- all-purpose, general, unspecialized
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| related words: |
all, common, prevailing, prevalent, public, radical, rife, spacious |
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