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The definition of universal is relating to or affecting all.

(adjective)

An example of universal used as an adjective is a universal curfew for a town which means that all members of that town must be home by a certain time.

See universal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of the universe; present or occurring everywhere or in all things
of, for, affecting, or including all or the whole of something specified; not limited or restricted
Obsolete being, or regarded as, a complete whole; entire; whole
broad in knowledge, interests, ability, etc.
that can be used for a great many or all kinds, forms, sizes, etc.; highly adaptable: a universal voltage regulator
used, intended to be used, or understood by all
Logic not restricted or particular in application; predicating something of every member of a specified class

Origin: ME universel < OFr < L universalis < universus: see universe

noun

universal joint
Logic
1. a universal proposition
2. predicable ()
3. a general term or concept, or that which such a term or concept covers
Philos. a metaphysical entity characterized by repeatability and unchanging nature through a series of changing relations, as substance

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universalness noun

See universal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, extending to, or affecting the entire world or all within the world; worldwide: “This discovery of literature has as yet only partially penetrated the universal consciousness” (Ellen Key).
Including, relating to, or affecting all members of the class or group under consideration: the universal skepticism of philosophers. See Synonyms at general.
Applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations: a universal remedy.
Of or relating to the universe or cosmos; cosmic.
Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.
Adapted or adjustable to many sizes or mechanical uses.
Logic Encompassing all of the members of a class or group. Used of a proposition.

noun

Logic
a. A universal proposition.
b. A general or abstract concept or term considered absolute or axiomatic.
A general or widely held principle, concept, or notion.
A trait or pattern of behavior characteristic of all the members of a particular culture or of all humans.

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