universal
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
B1
Engelsk
~ 3000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B2
property
1
True or present everywhere
Happening or true in every place or for every person.
Bruksmønster:
[something] is universal
Vanlig feil:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universal' with 'general'; 'general' means common but not necessarily true everywhere.
Synonymer
global (Often used for things covering the whole world, especially geographically.)
|
worldwide (Focuses on something happening across the entire world.)
Antonymer
local (Applies only to a specific area or group.)
|
particular (Applies only to some cases, not all.)
Ordkombinasjoner
universal truth
|universal value
|universal language
|universal right
|universal appeal
Temaer
philosophy
|general
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- 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.
Bruksmønster:
[something] is universal
Vanlig feil:
Learners may think 'universal' always means 'everywhere', but here it means 'usable in many situations'.
Synonymer
versatile (Emphasizes adaptability and usefulness in many situations.)
Antonymer
specialized (Made for one specific use only.)
Ordkombinasjoner
universal remote
|universal charger
|universal adapter
Temaer
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- This is a universal tool.
- I need a universal charger.
- He used a universal key to open the doors.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
3
Rule applying to all cases
A rule or fact that is true in all cases.
Bruksmønster:
a universal of [something]
Synonymer
absolute (Something that does not change depending on context.)
Antonymer
relative (Changes depending on situation or context.)
Ordkombinasjoner
moral universal
|cultural universals
Temaer
philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The philosopher argued that justice is a moral universal.
- Anthropologists study cultural universals shared by all human societies.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- Freedom is a universal in many countries.
- Smiling is a universal in human life.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
universal
IPA
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
Stavelser og trykk
uni - ver - sal (3 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sal)
Bøyingsformer
Adjective
- Base: universal
Noun
- Base: universal
- Plural: universals
Ordfamilie
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
Uttrykk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- It is a universal truth that people need water to live.
- The book explores several universal truths about human nature.