universal

English

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/, /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to the universe.
  • Common to all members of a group or class.
  • Common to all society; worldwide
  • unlimited; vast; infinite
  • Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English universal derived from Old French universal derived from Latin ūniversālis.

Origin

Latin

ūniversālis

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