universal

noun

(philosophy) A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

adjective

Common to all members of a group or class.

Common to all society; worldwide.

Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

Of or pertaining to the universe.

Unlimited; vast; infinite.

Roots

unusun- · Latin · one verto-vers · Latin · turn

Synonyms for universal

worldwideadj generaladj ecumenicaladj commonadj widespreadadj cosmopolitanadj globaladj

Words related to universal

nonuniversal universalityn universallyadv universalizev universalizationn universalismn universalistadj catholicityn subalternatev unifiedadj broadestadj generalityn universalisticadj paramountadj unifyingadj

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Where does universal come from?

The word universal breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: un-, from Latin unus (“one”); and -vers, from Latin verto (“turn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.