universality

noun

uni·​ver·​sal·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsa-lə-tē How to pronounce universality (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being universal
2
: universal comprehensiveness in range

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Plus, Bentley and others have been struck by the universality of the story. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025 However, Mediawan is cautious about expecting the same level of recognition in international markets, instead betting on the narrative and visual universality that initially propelled Tran’s comic series up Gaul’s publishing charts. Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025 That universality is what made the theme of sports such an easy choice for Crystal Bridges. Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 And of course, my belief in a universality in international law is also the same set of beliefs that have led me to describe what's happening in Gaza as a genocide. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for universality

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of universality was in the 15th century

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“Universality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/universality. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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universality

noun
uni·​ver·​sal·​i·​ty ˌyü-nə-(ˌ)vər-ˈsal-ət-ē How to pronounce universality (audio)
: the quality or state of being universal (as in range, occurrence, or appeal)
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