B2 adjective محايد

universal

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Something that exists everywhere or involves everyone in the world or a particular group. It describes a concept, rule, or characteristic that is applicable to all cases without exception.

أمثلة

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1

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

2

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

3

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
universality
Verb
universalize
ظرف
universally
صفة
universal
مرتبط
universe
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Universe'. If something is universal, it is as big and all-encompassing as the entire universe itself.

اختبار سريع

The fear of the dark is a ________ human experience that crosses all cultural boundaries.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: universal

أمثلة

1

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

everyday

Music is often called a universal language because it can be understood by people from all cultures.

2

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

formal

The declaration aims to promote universal access to clean drinking water and sanitation.

3

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

informal

That's a universal problem for anyone trying to lose weight during the holidays.

4

Scientific theories often seek to establish universal laws that govern the behavior of matter.

academic

Scientific theories often seek to establish universal laws that govern the behavior of matter.

5

We need to find a universal solution that works across all of our international branches.

business

We need to find a universal solution that works across all of our international branches.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
universality
Verb
universalize
ظرف
universally
صفة
universal
مرتبط
universe

تلازمات شائعة

universal appeal universal appeal
universal healthcare universal healthcare
universal truth universal truth
universal agreement universal agreement
universal suffrage universal suffrage

العبارات الشائعة

universal donor

a person with type O negative blood that can be given to anyone

universal remote

a remote control that can be programmed to operate various devices

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

a historic document outlining fundamental human rights

يُخلط عادةً مع

universal vs uniform

Uniform means remaining the same in all cases, while universal means applicable or occurring everywhere.

universal vs general

General refers to most cases, whereas universal implies every single case without exception.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is frequently used in discussions about human rights, mathematics, and science to indicate that a rule has no exceptions. It can also describe a product or idea that is popular with all types of people.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'universal' when 'global' or 'international' would be more appropriate for topics limited to Earth's geography; 'universal' is much broader.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the 'Universe'. If something is universal, it is as big and all-encompassing as the entire universe itself.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'universalis', from 'universus' meaning 'all together' or 'turned into one'.

أنماط نحوية

Usually used as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Typically an absolute adjective, meaning it doesn't usually have comparative or superlative forms (something isn't 'more universal' than something else).
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السياق الثقافي

The concept of 'Universal Human Rights' is a cornerstone of modern international diplomacy and ethics.

اختبار سريع

The fear of the dark is a ________ human experience that crosses all cultural boundaries.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: universal

كلمات ذات صلة

subposful

C1

Characterized by having an underlying purpose or a secondary, subtle intention that supports a main goal. It describes actions, statements, or strategies that contain a hidden layer of meaning or a subordinate objective that is not immediately obvious.

abcognacy

C1

The state of being unaware or lacking knowledge about a specific subject, situation, or fact. It describes a condition of non-recognition or a gap in cognitive awareness, often used in technical or specialized academic contexts.

transdynary

C1

A noun denoting a person or entity that bridges, operates across, or transcends multiple dynamic systems, power structures, or cycles of influence. It describes a connector who facilitates transitions and maintains stability while navigating between distinct, often conflicting, organizational or social hierarchies.

recredive

C1

A person who yields, backslides, or returns to a previous undesirable habit or state of mind. In specialized or archaic contexts, it refers to an individual who recants their beliefs or fails to uphold a commitment.

obdomance

C1

Characterized by an unyielding, persistent, and often stubborn refusal to change one's opinion, position, or course of action. It describes a state of being firmly resistant to external influence or logical persuasion.

adpulsward

C1

A technical or archaic term referring to a directional movement, inclination, or pull toward a central pulsating source or point of attraction. It describes the state of being driven forward or inward toward a specific impulse or signal.

underlaudency

C1

To fail to provide sufficient praise, recognition, or acclaim to an achievement or individual that deserves significantly more credit. This verb describes the act of downplaying or neglecting the merit of a noteworthy contribution.

semifidor

C1

Describes an individual or entity that exhibits only partial loyalty or a hesitant, non-committal stance toward a cause or person. It implies a state of being cautiously supportive without offering full commitment or total trust.

oververbery

C1

Describes language, writing, or speech that is excessively wordy or redundant to the point of being tedious. It refers to the habit of using more words than necessary, often obscuring the intended message with unnecessary fluff.

hypertheist

C1

To attribute an absolute or extreme divine status to a person, concept, or entity, often exceeding the boundaries of traditional religious belief. It describes the act of elevating a subject to the level of a supreme, all-encompassing deity.

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