universal

CEFRB1

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Existing or applying everywhere or to everyone.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Common to all members of a group or class.

Examples

  • English is a kind of universal language.

  • English is a universal language and is used all over the world.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˌjunəˈvɜɹs(ə)l/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to the universe.

  2. Common to all society; worldwide.

  3. Unlimited; vast; infinite.

More examples

In context

  • Such problems are a universal feature of old age.

  • She achieved universal fame.

  • universal wrench

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English universal, from Old French universal (modern French universel), from Latin ūniversālis, equivalent to universe + -al.