L'universalité
Example: L'universalité des droits humains est un principe fondamental.
Definition
"L'universalité" refers to the quality or state of being universal, meaning it applies to all people or things without exception. For example, in the phrase "L'universalité des droits humains est un principe fondamental," it highlights that human rights are applicable to everyone everywhere.
Etymology
The word "l'universalité" comes from the French root "universel," which itself derives from the Latin "universalis," meaning "whole" or "entire." "Universalis" is formed from "universus," combining "uni-" (one) and "versus" (turned), implying something turned into one or whole. Did you know? This word captures the idea of inclusiveness and totality, essential to many philosophical and legal concepts.
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"L'universalité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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