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universally — by everyone or in every case; without exception

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: by everyone or in every case; without exception

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli/

Example Sentences

  • Pizza is universally loved, even by aliens from Mars.
  • Good Wi-Fi is universally appreciated in every hotel.
  • Monday morning blues are universally experienced by office workers.

universally

ADVERB

[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli/]

by everyone or in every case; without exception

by everyone or in every case; without exception
💡 Concept

by everyone or in every case; without exception

What's universally true can conversely be adversely viewed!
🎵 Rhyme

What's universally true can conversely be adversely viewed!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootuniversal
Suffix--ly

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'universalis', composed of 'universus' (whole, entire, relating to all) and the suffix '-alis' (of or pertaining to). This adverbial form developed to mean 'in a manner affecting or applicable to all places or people everywhere'.

Breakdown

universal (adjective, from Latin universalis: whole, entire, applicable to all) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, meaning 'in the manner of' or 'to the extent of').

🎵Rhyme

conversely
adversely
perversely

🔗Collocations

universally accepted
universally recognized
universally known
universally applicable
universally praised
universally condemned

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“Pizza is universally loved, even by aliens from Mars.”

“Good Wi-Fi is universally appreciated in every hotel.”

😄 Fun example

“Monday morning blues are universally experienced by office workers.”

“Human rights should be universally protected.”

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