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universality

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u⋅ni⋅ver⋅sal⋅i⋅ty

[yoo-nuh-ver-sal-i-tee]
–noun, plural -ties.
1. the character or state of being universal; existence or prevalence everywhere.
2. relation, extension, or applicability to all.
3. universal character or range of knowledge, interests, etc.

Origin:
1325–75; ME universalite < LL ūniversālitās. See universal, -ity
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u·ni·ver·sal·i·ty   (yōō'nə-vər-sāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. u·ni·ver·sal·i·ties
  1. The quality, fact, or condition of being universal.

  2. Universal inclusiveness in scope or range, especially great or unbounded versatility of the mind.

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