universal
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 3000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
True or present everywhere
Happening or true in every place or for every person.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is universal
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universal' with 'general'; 'general' means common but not necessarily true everywhere.
Sinónimos
global (Often used for things covering the whole world, especially geographically.)
|
worldwide (Focuses on something happening across the entire world.)
Antónimos
local (Applies only to a specific area or group.)
|
particular (Applies only to some cases, not all.)
Colocaciones
universal truth
|universal value
|universal language
|universal right
|universal appeal
Temas
philosophy
|general
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Human rights are considered a universal principle.
- The desire for happiness is universal.
- This law has universal application across the country.
- Laughter is often called a universal language.
- Climate change is a universal concern.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Love is a universal feeling.
- The Internet is a universal tool.
- Music is a universal language.
- Smiling is a universal sign of happiness.
adjective
B1
property
2
Suitable for many purposes
Good for many different uses or situations.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is universal
Error frecuente:
Learners may think 'universal' always means 'everywhere', but here it means 'usable in many situations'.
Sinónimos
versatile (Emphasizes adaptability and usefulness in many situations.)
Antónimos
specialized (Made for one specific use only.)
Colocaciones
universal remote
|universal charger
|universal adapter
Temas
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ejemplos
- I bought a universal remote for my TV and stereo.
- This software has a universal design that works on all devices.
- A universal charger can power different brands of phones.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- This is a universal tool.
- I need a universal charger.
- He used a universal key to open the doors.
Sustantivo
technical
C1
entity
3
Rule applying to all cases
A rule or fact that is true in all cases.
Patrón de uso:
a universal of [something]
Sinónimos
absolute (Something that does not change depending on context.)
Antónimos
relative (Changes depending on situation or context.)
Colocaciones
moral universal
|cultural universals
Temas
philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The philosopher argued that justice is a moral universal.
- Anthropologists study cultural universals shared by all human societies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Freedom is a universal in many countries.
- Smiling is a universal in human life.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
universal
AFI
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
Sílabas y acento
uni - ver - sal (3 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sal)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: universal
Noun
- Base: universal
- Plural: universals
Familia de palabras
Forms
universals
noun
Core family
universe
noun B1
universally
adverb B2
Related words
universality
noun
Negative and opposite forms
non-universal
adjective
Advanced or less common
universalize
verb
Expresiones
universal appeal
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəl əpˈil/
fixed phrase
Attracts all kinds of people
The quality of being liked by people from everywhere and of all kinds.
Ejemplos
- The movie has universal appeal across generations.
- Her story has a universal appeal that resonates worldwide.
universal language
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəl lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Communication understood by everyone
A way of speaking or expressing ideas that everyone can understand.
Ejemplos
- Music is often called the universal language.
- Mathematics can be seen as a universal language.
universal truth
1/jˌunəvˈɚsəl tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
Fact always true everywhere
A fact that is always true in every place and time.
Ejemplos
- It is a universal truth that people need water to live.
- The book explores several universal truths about human nature.