universal

  1. Adjective.  Of or pertaining to the universe.
  2. Adjective.  Common to all members of a group or class.
  3. Adjective.  Common to all society; world-wide.
  4. Adjective.  Cosmic; unlimited; vast; infinite.
  5. Adjective.  Useful for many purposes, e.g., ''universal wrench''.
  6. Noun.  (philosophy) A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

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