Definition of universal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception especially : available equitably to all members of a society universal health coverage
2a : present or occurring everywhere
b : existent or operative everywhere or under all conditions
universal cultural patterns
3a : embracing a major part or the greatest portion (as of humankind)
a universal state universal practices
b : comprehensively broad and versatile
a universal genius
4a : affirming or denying something of all members of a class or of all values of a variable
b : denoting every member of a class
a universal term
5 : adapted or adjustable to meet varied requirements (as of use, shape, or size)
a universal gear cutter a universal remote control
universal
nounDefinition of universal (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : one that is universal: such as
a : a universal proposition in logic
b : a predicable of traditional logic
c : a general concept or term or something in reality to which it corresponds : essence
2a : a behavior pattern or institution (such as the family) existing in all cultures
b : a culture trait characteristic of all normal adult members of a particular society
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The first known use of universal was in the 14th century
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