universal — existing everywhere or affecting everyone in the world or in a particular group
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing everywhere or affecting everyone in the world or in a particular group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/
Korean meaning: 보편적인, 전세계적인, 만능의
Korean pronunciation: 유니**버**설
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks her nagging is universal wisdom, but I think it's just universal annoyance.
- The universal sign of hunger is opening the fridge door every five minutes.
- Education should be a universal right for all children.
universal
ADJECTIVE//ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl//
existing everywhere or affecting everyone in the world or in a particular group
existing everywhere or affecting everyone in the world or in a particular group
Universal dreams turn commercial, making everything controversial!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'universalis,' derived from 'universus' meaning 'whole, entire,' which combines 'uni-' (one) and 'versus' (turned). The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks her nagging is universal wisdom, but I think it's just universal annoyance.”
“The universal sign of hunger is opening the fridge door every five minutes.”
“Education should be a universal right for all children.”
“The need for WiFi has become universal in modern society.”
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