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/uniβeɾˈsal/

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Translation

universal

Word origin

From Latin universalis, from universus ('whole, entire'), from unus ('one') plus versus ('turned').

Origin
Latin
Root
universalis
English cognates
universal, universe

Grammar

Masc pluraluniversales

Examples

lenguaje .

Music is a universal language.

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Universal suffrage is a fundamental right.

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They were looking for a universal solution to the problem.

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The declaration sets out universal values.

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Is there a universal truth for everyone?

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This word is part of lesson 81.