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Origin of universality
1325–75; Middle English universalite < Late Latin ūniversālitās. See universal, -ity
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"The experimental demonstration of KPZ universality in two-dimensional material systems highlights just how fundamental this equation is for real non-equilibrium systems," says Diehl, commenting on the Würzburg team's achievement.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
He liked the fresh, colorful and sensual image that a mango instilled, and the universality of a word recognizable in many languages without translation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
They are often taught to Psych 101 students as both a fascinating discovery about visual processing and a cautionary tale about unwarranted assumptions of universality.
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2025
“Because of the universality and high social inclusivity of boxing, the IOC wants it to continue to feature on the program of the Olympic Games,” the IOC said in April.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2025
A plantation was a plantation; one might think one’s misfortunes distinct, but the true horror lay in their universality.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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