universal
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
B1
Angol
~ 3000
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adjective
B2
property
1
True or present everywhere
Happening or true in every place or for every person.
Használati minta:
[something] is universal
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universal' with 'general'; 'general' means common but not necessarily true everywhere.
Szinonimák
global (Often used for things covering the whole world, especially geographically.)
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worldwide (Focuses on something happening across the entire world.)
Antonimák
local (Applies only to a specific area or group.)
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particular (Applies only to some cases, not all.)
Szókapcsolatok
universal truth
|universal value
|universal language
|universal right
|universal appeal
Témák
philosophy
|general
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Használati minta:
[something] is universal
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may think 'universal' always means 'everywhere', but here it means 'usable in many situations'.
Szinonimák
versatile (Emphasizes adaptability and usefulness in many situations.)
Antonimák
specialized (Made for one specific use only.)
Szókapcsolatok
universal remote
|universal charger
|universal adapter
Témák
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- This is a universal tool.
- I need a universal charger.
- He used a universal key to open the doors.
Főnév
technical
C1
entity
3
Rule applying to all cases
A rule or fact that is true in all cases.
Használati minta:
a universal of [something]
Szinonimák
absolute (Something that does not change depending on context.)
Antonimák
relative (Changes depending on situation or context.)
Szókapcsolatok
moral universal
|cultural universals
Témák
philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- The philosopher argued that justice is a moral universal.
- Anthropologists study cultural universals shared by all human societies.
Példák tanulóknak
- Freedom is a universal in many countries.
- Smiling is a universal in human life.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
universal
IPA
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
uni - ver - sal (3 szótag)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sal)
Szóalakok
Adjective
- Base: universal
Noun
- Base: universal
- Plural: universals
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- It is a universal truth that people need water to live.
- The book explores several universal truths about human nature.