| 单词 | universal |
| 释义 | universal adj. & n. --adj 1. of, belonging to, or done etc. by all persons or things in the world or in the class concerned; applicable to all cases (the feeling was universal; met with universal approval). 2. Logic (of a proposition) in which something is asserted of all of a class (opp. PARTICULAR). --n 1. Logic a universal proposition. 2. Philos. a a term or concept of general application. b a nature or essence signified by a general term. Phrases and idioms universal agent an agent empowered to do all that can be delegated. universal compass a compass with legs that may be extended for large circles. universal coupling (or joint) a coupling or joint which can transmit rotary power by a shaft at any selected angle. universal language an artificial language intended for use by all nations. universal proposition Logic a proposition in which the predicate is affirmed or denied of all members of a class (opp. particular proposition). universal suffrage a suffrage extending to all adults with minor exceptions. universal time = GREENWICH MEAN TIME. Derivatives universality n. universalize v.tr. (also -ise). universalization n. universally adv. Etymology: ME f. OF universal or L universalis (as UNIVERSE) |
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