universal
gb/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/ us/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
B1
Английский
~ 3000
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B2
property
1
True or present everywhere
Happening or true in every place or for every person.
Модель употребления:
[something] is universal
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'universal' with 'general'; 'general' means common but not necessarily true everywhere.
Синонимы
global (Often used for things covering the whole world, especially geographically.)
|
worldwide (Focuses on something happening across the entire world.)
Антонимы
local (Applies only to a specific area or group.)
|
particular (Applies only to some cases, not all.)
Коллокации
universal truth
|universal value
|universal language
|universal right
|universal appeal
Темы
philosophy
|general
|culture
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[something] is universal
Частая ошибка:
Learners may think 'universal' always means 'everywhere', but here it means 'usable in many situations'.
Синонимы
versatile (Emphasizes adaptability and usefulness in many situations.)
Антонимы
specialized (Made for one specific use only.)
Коллокации
universal remote
|universal charger
|universal adapter
Темы
technology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- This is a universal tool.
- I need a universal charger.
- He used a universal key to open the doors.
Существительное
technical
C1
entity
3
Rule applying to all cases
A rule or fact that is true in all cases.
Модель употребления:
a universal of [something]
Синонимы
absolute (Something that does not change depending on context.)
Антонимы
relative (Changes depending on situation or context.)
Коллокации
moral universal
|cultural universals
Темы
philosophy
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The philosopher argued that justice is a moral universal.
- Anthropologists study cultural universals shared by all human societies.
Примеры для изучающих
- Freedom is a universal in many countries.
- Smiling is a universal in human life.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
universal
IPA
GB/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
US/jˌunəvˈɚsəl/
Слоги и ударение
uni - ver - sal (3 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (sal)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: universal
Noun
- Base: universal
- Plural: universals
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- It is a universal truth that people need water to live.
- The book explores several universal truths about human nature.