B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Beispiele

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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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
universality
Verb
universalize
Adverb
universally
Adjektiv
universal
Verwandt
universe
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Merkhilfe

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: universal

Beispiele

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.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
universality
Verb
universalize
Adverb
universally
Adjektiv
universal
Verwandt
universe

Häufige Kollokationen

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

Häufige Phrasen

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

Wird oft verwechselt mit

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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Nutzungshinweise

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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Häufige Fehler

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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Merkhilfe

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

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Wortherkunft

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

Grammatikmuster

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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Kultureller Kontext

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

Schnelles Quiz

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

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: universal

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