B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
universality
Verb
universalize
부사
universally
형용사
universal
관련
universe
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: universal

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
universality
Verb
universalize
부사
universally
형용사
universal
관련
universe

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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).
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: universal

관련 단어

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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