Antonyms for universal


Grammar : Adj
Spell : yoo-nuh-vur-suh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌyu nəˈvɜr səl


Definition of universal

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French universel (12c.), from Latin universalis "of or belonging to all," from universus "all together, whole, entire" (see universe). In mechanics, a universal joint (1670s) is one which allows free movement in any direction; in theology universalism (1805) is the doctrine of universal salvation (universalist in this sense is attested from 1620s). Universal product code is recorded from 1974.
  • adj worldwide, entire
Example sentences :
  • If it be possible for so universal a lover to be confined so long to one object?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • But from the outset the plan was received with universal favor.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • I took still another when I added the truth of Universal Love.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • The Universal Father could surely not do otherwise than bless all alike.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Where the Universal Good is all there can be no place for evil or evil spirits.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It came, to some degree, with the realisation that the Universal Thought must be with me.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • The Universal is too great to be measured and doled in that way.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It is a universal and undying characteristic of human nature.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • Heaven is a state of perfect and universal harmony and love.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • But the universal comment was, "He could not have done less!"
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for universal

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