Simple meaning
What does Universal mean?
Universal means true or relevant for all people or places.
Dictionary definition
True or relevant for all people or places.
Example sentences
Universal in a sentence
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We learned the word universal in social studies class.
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The reading passage used universal to describe how people in a community connect.
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In the article, universal helped explain how groups share traditions and values over time.
Synonyms
Words like Universal
Antonyms
Opposite words
isolationbeing separate from others
divisionlack of unity in a group
Word family
Universal word family
Base word
universal
adjective
universal
Base form.
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What does universal mean?
Universal is used to describe true or relevant for all people or places.
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