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Universally: meaning, definitions and examples

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universally

 

[ juหnษชหˆvษœrsษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

general use

Universally refers to something that is applicable everywhere or in all cases. It suggests that a particular statement or characteristic holds true across all situations and contexts. This term is often used in discussions about laws, ethical standards, or scientific principles that are thought to be valid in every instance without exception. The concept can also imply a level of acceptance or agreement that transcends geographic, cultural, or individual differences.

Synonyms

all-around, generally, overall, widely.

Examples of usage

  • The truth is universally acknowledged.
  • This principle is universally accepted.
  • The ideas he proposed are universally relevant.
  • The concept of love is universally recognized.

Translations

Translations of the word "universally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น universalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฐเฅเคตเคญเฅŒเคฎเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช universell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara universal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะฝั–ะฒะตั€ัะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uniwersalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ™ฎ้็š„ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท universellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ universalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evrensel olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํŽธ์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู„ู…ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ univerzรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ univerzรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ™ฎ้ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ univerzalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ almennilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะปะตะผะดั–ะบ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒกแƒแƒคแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒจแƒขแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kainat รผzrษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ universalmente

Etymology

The term 'universally' derives from the Latin root 'universalis', which means 'of the whole, entire, total'. The word 'universus' means 'turned into one' or 'combined into one'. In Middle English, it entered the lexicon as 'universel', maintaining its meaning as something that is all-encompassing or applying to all cases. Over time, 'universally' evolved into its adverbial form, emphasizing the extent to which a trait or idea is shared or applicable. Used in various fields such as philosophy, science, and social studies, 'universally' often captures the essence of concepts that are intended to apply across various cultures and situations, showcasing its importance in discussions of human experience.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,330 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.