universal

/ˌjunəˈvɜrsəl/
noun
  1. A general concept or principle that applies everywhere.
    • The debate focused on whether human rights are universals or cultural specifics.
    • The concept of justice is often treated as a universal.
    • In philosophy, a universal is an idea that can be applied to many individual things.
adjective
  1. Relating to or affecting everyone or everything in the world or in a particular group.
    • Universal healthcare ensures that every citizen gets medical treatment.
    • The desire for freedom is a universal human feeling.
    • The new policy had universal support from all employees.
  2. True or correct at all times and in all places.
    • The principle of gravity is a universal force that affects all objects.
    • Mathematical laws are considered universal because they work everywhere.
    • Some scientists search for a universal theory that explains everything in the universe.
  3. Designed to be used or understood by everyone, without limits.
    • Sign language is not universal; it varies from country to country.
    • They created a universal charger that fits all smartphones.
    • The remote control has a universal design that works with many different TV brands.
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