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uni·ver·sal·i·ty
\ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷(ˌ)vərˈsaləd.ē, -lətē, -i\ noun
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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 |