universality
noun/ˌjunɪvɜrˈsælɪti/
Frequency rank: #16,757 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of applying to all cases, people, or situations without exception.
Example sentence
Scientists value universality in physical laws because it means the same rules apply everywhere in the universe.
Synonyms & related words
- generality
- ubiquity
- uniformity
- comprehensiveness
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