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universal

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/
English Definition
adj. worldwide, common to all
中文释义
普遍的,全球的
Example Sentence

The universal appeal of the Fibonacci sequence is evident in its appearance across art, architecture, and natural growth patterns in diverse cultures.

斐波那契数列的普遍吸引力体现在它出现在不同文化的艺术、建筑和自然生长模式中。

Synonyms
global ubiquitous omnipresent
Antonyms
local rare
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

- Universal basic income (UBI) provides a fixed, unconditional cash payment to all citizens.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

- A school district introduced a universal free breakfast program in all its elementary schools in 2019.

From a Rhetorical Synthesis question · Expression of Ideas

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uni(one)+versal(rotate)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “universal”?

  1. A Traditional, ordinary
  2. B Relating to moral principles
  3. C Worldwide, common to all
  4. D Less important
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C — Worldwide, common to all. “universal” means worldwide, common to all.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “worldwide, common to all”?

  1. A universal
  2. B conventional
  3. C ethical
  4. D minor
Show answer

A — universal. “universal” means worldwide, common to all.

Common questions about “universal”

What does “universal” mean?

universal — worldwide, common to all. In Chinese: 普遍的,全球的.

How do you pronounce “universal”?

universal is pronounced /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsl/.

How is “universal” used in a sentence?

The universal appeal of the Fibonacci sequence is evident in its appearance across art, architecture, and natural growth patterns in diverse cultures. (斐波那契数列的普遍吸引力体现在它出现在不同文化的艺术、建筑和自然生长模式中。)

What are synonyms for “universal”?

global, ubiquitous, omnipresent — all close in meaning to universal (worldwide, common to all).

What is the opposite of “universal”?

local, rare — each the opposite of universal (worldwide, common to all).

Is “universal” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. universal is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “universal”?

uni(one)+versal(rotate)

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