universal
adjective
uni·ver·sal
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Definition of universal
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
especially
: available equitably to all members of a society
universal health coverage
2a
: present or occurring everywhere
b
: existent or operative everywhere or under all conditions
universal cultural patterns
3a
: embracing a major part or the greatest portion (as of humankind)
a universal state universal practices
b
: comprehensively broad and versatile
a universal genius
4a
: affirming or denying something of all members of a class or of all values of a variable
b
: denoting every member of a class
a universal term
5
: adapted or adjustable to meet varied requirements (as of use, shape, or size)
a universal gear cutter a universal remote control