Universell
Example: Die universelle Gültigkeit dieser Theorie wird oft diskutiert.
Definition
"Universell" is an adjective describing something that applies everywhere or in all cases without exception. It indicates a quality or validity that is comprehensive and all-encompassing, such as in the phrase 'The universal validity of this theory is often discussed.'
Etymology
The word "universell" comes from the Latin 'universalis,' meaning 'pertaining to all' or 'whole.' It entered German through French influence, retaining the idea of something that is all-encompassing or applicable everywhere. Did you know? The root 'universum' originally meant 'the whole world' or 'the cosmos.'
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"Universell" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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