universality
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəlɪti/
KK: /junɪˈvɜrsəlɪti/
noun
Definition
The quality or state of being applicable to all cases or instances; the idea that something is true or valid everywhere and for everyone.
Example
The universality of human rights is recognized in many countries around the world.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about the universality of music across cultures?
Definitely! It's amazing how it connects people everywhere.
Right? I feel like it brings a sense of unity and understanding.
Exactly, music really shows the universality of human emotions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
globality
totality
universality
Antonyms
particularity
specificity
exclusivity
Root Explanation
Universality → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "versus" (meaning turned). The word "universality" refers to the quality of being applicable or common to all, as if everything is turned into one.
Memory Tip
Think of 'one' ('uni-') that is 'turned' ('versus') to mean something that applies to everyone or everything.
Visually Confused Words
unipersonality
ununiversity
unicursality
unveracity
unverity
unpersonality
unilaterality
unidextrality