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Universally Meaning in English

word · lemma: universal

ˌjunəˈvɝsəɫi
yoo-nuh-VUR-suh-lee
jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsəli
yoo-ni-VUR-suh-lee

Definition

In a way that applies to or is accepted by everyone or everything, everywhere.

Usage & Nuances

Usually formal or academic. Often used with 'accepted', 'recognized', or 'known'. Implies something is true or relevant everywhere with no exception. Should not be confused with 'commonly' (which means 'often', not 'everywhere').

Example Sentences

This rule is universally accepted.

basic

English is universally taught in many schools.

basic

Kindness is valued universally.

basic

That movie is universally loved by critics.

natural

His ideas were not universally popular at first.

natural

The law doesn't apply universally; there are exceptions.

natural