universality

noun

uni·​ver·​sal·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē 

1

: the quality or state of being universal

2

: universal comprehensiveness in range

Examples of universality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Technically, Prada could be added to the co-ed list, although there, the female models were used more to illustrate the universality of the garments on show than to highlight their gendered differences. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Canons of literature were curated by gatekeepers who mistook their vantage point for universality. — The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

At its purest level, football’s appeal lies in its universality. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 13 June 2026

Despite the fact that the characters are Jewish, the show is meant to highlight the universality of blood ties across cultures and generations. — Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for universality

• bisexuality
• collegiality
• conditionality
• congeniality
• conventionality
• conviviality
• dimensionality
• directionality
• emotionality
• essentiality
• eventuality
• grammaticality

Kids Definition

universality

noun

uni·​ver·​sal·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē 

: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)