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Meaning of universal in English
Pronunciation
/ˌjunəˈvərsəl/
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Classifying Adjective
universal
Definitions
1.
of worldwide scope or applicability
Examples
« an issue of cosmopolitan import »
« the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley »
« universal experience »
Synonyms
comprehensive
Noun
universal
Definitions
1.
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
Examples
« in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps »