universality

[ yoo-nuh-ver-sal-i-tee ]
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noun,plural u·ni·ver·sal·i·ties.
  1. the character or state of being universal; existence or prevalence everywhere.

  2. relation, extension, or applicability to all.

  1. universal character or range of knowledge, interests, etc.

Origin of universality

1
1325–75; Middle English universalite<Late Latin ūniversālitās.See universal, -ity

Other words from universality

  • non·u·ni·ver·sal·i·ty, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for universality

universality

/ (ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsælɪtɪ) /


noun
  1. the state or quality of being universal

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