Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that involves, affects, or is understood by everyone, everywhere, or in all cases: The word describes something that is done, accepted, or applicable without exception across a whole group, system, or the entire world. 2. By everyone; without exception: It indicates a complete consensus or agreement among all members of a group.

Usage

The adverb "universally" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to emphasize that a statement, quality, or action is true or valid in all instances, for all people, or in all places. It often precedes the word it modifies.

Examples

• This principle is universally accepted in the scientific community.
• The film was universally praised by critics.
• Access to clean water is not universally available.
• He is universally recognized as a leading expert in his field.

Advanced Usage

• "Universally applicable": Valid or relevant in every situation.
  • There is no single rule that is universally applicable to all management styles.
• "Universally acknowledged": Recognized or accepted by everyone.
  • It is a universally acknowledged truth that communication is key to a healthy relationship.

Variants and Related Words

• Universal (adjective): Of, affecting, or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable everywhere.
  • The search for happiness is a universal human desire.
• Universality (noun): The quality of being universal or existing everywhere.
  • The universality of certain emotional experiences connects all humans.

Synonyms

• Everywhere: In or to all places.
• Globally: Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
• Without exception: With no cases excluded.
• Unanimously: Without opposition; with the agreement of all people involved.

Antonyms

• Partially: Only in part; to a limited extent.
• Locally: In or relating to a particular area or neighborhood.
• Selectively: By choosing carefully from a number of possibilities.

Related Phrases

• Universally quantifiable: (Logic/Mathematics) A statement that asserts something is true for all members of a specified set.
• Universally accessible: Designed to be usable by all people, regardless of ability or disability.

Adverb

1. everywhere
   • people universally agree on this