universal

• Qui concerne tous les êtres humains ou toutes les choses du monde ou d'un groupe donné ; qui s'applique partout ou dans tous les cas.

Relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable everywhere.

1. Applicable everywhereB2formal

   Relating to or affecting all people or things in the world or in a particular group.

   Universel

   • The desire for freedom is a universal human aspiration.
   • The laws of physics are considered universal.
   • Music is often described as a universal language.

   Synonymesall-encompassingcomprehensivegeneralglobalomnipresentpervasiveubiquitousworldwide

   Antonymesindividuallocalparticularspecific

2. Widely acceptedB2formal

   Agreed upon or used by everyone.

   universel

   • There is no universal agreement on the best teaching method.
   • The metric system is almost universal in scientific research.
   • The concept of human rights has gained near-universal recognition.

   Synonymesacceptedcommongeneralglobalprevalentubiquitousunanimouswidespread

   Antonymeslocalparochialparticularsectarian

• Nom désignant un concept, un principe ou une caractéristique qui s'applique à tous les cas, situations ou personnes sans exception.

A noun referring to a concept, principle, or characteristic that applies to all cases, situations, or people without exception.

indénombrable

1. General concept or principleC1formal

   A general concept, principle, or truth that applies everywhere or to everyone.

   Principe général

   • The idea of justice is considered a universal in many cultures.
   • Philosophers debate whether there are any true universals.
   • The search for universals in human behavior is a key goal of anthropology.

   Synonymesabstractionaxiomconceptgeneralitygeneralizationnotionprincipletruth