Universal

Pronunciation: /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal (adjective)

  1. Existing or happening everywhere or involving everyone.
  2. Shared by all people or things in a group.
  3. Suitable or relevant in all situations or places.

Examples

  • The internet has become a universal tool.
  • Smartphones are now a universal accessory.

Common collocations: universal appeal, universal presence, universal truth, universal standard, universal application

Synonyms of Universal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Universal

  • — When referring to specific or individual cases.
  • — When referring to a specific area or region.