universality

CEFRC1

/ˌjuː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of being true or relevant everywhere or to everyone.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    the property of being universal, common to all members of a class

Examples

  • Milton had that universality which belongs to the highest order of genius.

  • More universality or extensiveness is, then, one mark which the philosopher's conceptions must possess.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˌju.nɪ.vɝˈsæl.ə.ɾi]
  • [ˌjʉː.nɪ.vɜːˈsæl.ə.ɾi]

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Origin

noun

From Middle English universalite, from Middle French universalité, from Old French, from Late Latin universalitas. By surface analysis, universal + -ity.