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universality

[ yoo-nuh-ver-sal-i-tee ]
/ ˌyu nə vərˈsæl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural u·ni·ver·sal·i·ties.
the character or state of being universal; existence or prevalence everywhere.
relation, extension, or applicability to all.
universal character or range of knowledge, interests, etc.
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Origin of universality

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
the state or quality of being universal
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