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

Proponents gave the program strong marks for its universality and limited hoops to jump through for enrollment. —Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 3 Dec. 2025

Wilson wants to convey the universality of connection through a vibrant cross-cultural romance. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Nov. 2025

The Fragrance of Belonging In a globalized world, brands chase expansion and universality. —Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025

Her connection to Grace shows the universality of issues among women, and switches the often fraught relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law on its head. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

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)