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

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

As with anything that connects with a wide audience, Black-ish proves there’s universality in the specific. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026

Weaving her personal history with those of women from the more distant past, Maglaque doesn’t strive for universality, but a deep connectivity that makes the book at points illuminating and infuriating. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026

Daher believes that universality helped accelerate broader adoption. —Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 26 May 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)