nonuniversal

adjective

non·​uni·​ver·​sal ˌnän-ˌyü-nə-ˈvər-səl How to pronounce nonuniversal (audio)
: not universal : not present or occurring everywhere or available or applying to everyone
nonuniversal values
nonuniversal health care programs

Word History

First Known Use

1742, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonuniversal was in 1742

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“Nonuniversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonuniversal. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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