UNIVERSALITY


Meaning of UNIVERSALITY in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ)vərˈsaləd.ē, -lətē, -i noun

( -es )

Etymology: Middle English universalite, from Late Latin universalitas, from Latin universalis universal + -itas -ity — more at universal

1. : the quality or state of being universal (as in extent, occurrence, or application)

2. : universal comprehensiveness in range (as of subjects, pursuits, or acquaintances) : unrestricted versatility or power of adaptation or comprehension

the universality of Shakespeare's insight

3. : the entire body of a specified group ; sometimes : the mass of the people as distinguished from those deserving (as by reason of class or special notability) to be particularized

4. obsolete : generality

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.