UNIVERSAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNIVERSAL?

Need another word that means the same as “universal”? Find 15 synonyms and 30 related words for “universal” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Universal” are: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, general, oecumenical, world-wide, worldwide, ubiquitous, comprehensive, common, omnipresent, all-embracing, all-inclusive, all-round, universal proposition, universal joint

Universal as a Noun

Definitions of "Universal" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “universal” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A term or concept of general application.
• A nature or essence signified by a general term.
• (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.
• Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
• A grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.
• (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.
• A universal proposition.
• A universal grammatical rule or linguistic feature.
• A behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings.
• A thing having universal effect, currency, or application.
• A proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.

Synonyms of "Universal" as a noun (2 Words)

universal joint	Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
universal proposition	A proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.

Usage Examples of "Universal" as a noun

• Some form of religion seems to be a human universal.
• In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps.

Universal as an Adjective

Definitions of "Universal" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “universal” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.
• Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
• Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
• Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.
• Denoting or relating to a grammatical rule, set of rules, or other linguistic feature that is found in all languages.
• Of worldwide scope or applicability- Christopher Morley.
• (of a tool or machine) adjustable to or appropriate for all requirements.
• Denoting a proposition in which something is asserted of all of a class.
• Of worldwide scope or applicability.

Synonyms of "Universal" as an adjective (13 Words)

all-embracing	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-inclusive	Broad in scope or content- T.G.Winner.
all-round	Many-sided.
common	Having no special distinction or quality widely known or commonly encountered average or ordinary or usual. A common friend.
comprehensive	Relating to understanding. A comprehensive survey of world affairs.
cosmopolitan	Having an exciting and glamorous character associated with travel and a mixture of cultures. His cosmopolitan benevolence impartially extended to all races and to all creeds.
ecumenical	Promoting or relating to unity among the world’s Christian Churches. The shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time.
general	Prevailing among and common to the general public. Comprehensible to the general reader.
oecumenical	Concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions.
omnipresent	Being present everywhere at once. The omnipresent threat of natural disasters.
ubiquitous	Being present everywhere at once. Cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the male singers.
world-wide	Involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability. Of worldwide significance.

Usage Examples of "Universal" as an adjective

• Universal wrench.
• The incidents caused universal concern.
• Rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys.
• Universal chuck.
• The play opened to universal acclaim.
• Universal adult suffrage.
• Universal screwdriver.
• Universal experience.

Associations of "Universal" (30 Words)

astronaut	A person trained to travel in a spacecraft. The Russians called their astronauts cosmonauts.
astronomer	An expert in or student of astronomy.
astronomical	Relating to astronomy. He wanted an astronomical fee.
astronomy	The branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
cosmogony	A theory regarding the origin of the universe. In their cosmogony the world was thought to be a square flat surface.
cosmography	The science that maps the general features of the universe; describes both heaven and earth (but without encroaching on geography or astronomy. He published a series of elementary textbooks on cosmography trigonometry and astronomy 1651.
cosmology	The science of the origin and development of the universe Modern cosmology is dominated by the Big Bang theory which brings together observational astronomy and particle physics.
cosmopolitan	A cosmopolitan person. The ancient and cosmopolitan societies of Syria and Egypt.
cosmos	A system of thought. He sat staring deep into the void reminding himself of man s place in the cosmos.
countrywide	Extending throughout a nation. These units travel countrywide.
everywhere	Common or widely distributed. You find fast food stores everywhere.
general	Prevailing among and common to the general public. A general introduction to the subject.
generic	A consumer product having no brand name or registered trademark. The generic name.
global	Relating to or encompassing the whole of something, or of a group of things. Global monetary policy.
greenpeace	An international organization that works for environmental conservation and the preservation of endangered species.
internationally	Throughout the world. The trial attracted attention both locally and internationally.
macrocosm	The whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it.
microcosm	A miniature model of something. The city is a microcosm of modern Malaysia.
nationally	In a way that relates to a whole nation. A nationally recognized brand.
oneness	The fact or state of being one in number. A strong sense of oneness is felt with all things.
planetary	Involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope. Planetary rumblings and eructations.
sidereal	Of or relating to the stars or constellations.
spacecraft	A craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun.
spaceman	An astronaut.
spaceship	A spacecraft, especially one controlled by a crew.
transnational	Involving or operating in several nations or nationalities. Transnational terrorist networks.
traveled	Traveled over or through sometimes used as a combining term. Well traveled people.
universe	All existing matter and space considered as a whole the cosmos The universe is believed to be at least 10 billion light years in diameter and contains a vast number of galaxies it has been expanding since its creation in the Big Bang about 13 billion years ago. The front parlour was the hub of her universe.
world	People in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest. They consider the church to be independent of the world.
worldwide	Of worldwide scope or applicability. Worldwide distribution.