universal (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl/
Definition
Including or affecting all people or things; applicable everywhere or in all cases.
Examples
The company aims for universal healthcare coverage for all its citizens.
Gravity is a universal force that affects all objects with mass.
The new software is designed to be universal, compatible with all major operating systems.
How to Use universal
- universal for (prepositional phrase)
- Applicable to a wide range of things or people. — "This medicine is universal for treating common colds."
- universal in (prepositional phrase)
- Pertaining to all members of a group or category. — "The desire for happiness is universal in human nature."
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