Universal

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Relating to or affecting the whole world or all people; applicable everywhere or in all cases. Can also mean comprehensive or all-encompassing.

“Access to clean water should be recognised as a universal human right.”

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Contains 'uni-' prefix; multiple vowels with '-al' ending

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12 points; philosophical and scientific vocabulary

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