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universality

[ yoo-nuh-ver-sal-i-tee ]
/ ˌyu nə vərˈsæl ɪ ti /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR universality

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

Words nearby universality

universal gas constant, universal gas law, universal grammar, universalism, universalist, universality, universalizability, universalize, universal joint, universal language, universal life insurance
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Words related to universality

acclaim, acceptance, reputation, demand, following, fame, pervasiveness, generalization, adoration, fashion, favor, regard, prevalence, currency, renown, esteem, approval, repute, idolization, heyday

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British Dictionary definitions for universality

universality
/ (ˌjuːnɪvɜːˈsælɪtɪ) /

noun

the state or quality of being universal
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