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universalized

|u/ni/ver/sal/ized|

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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəlaɪzd/

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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəlaɪzd/

(universalize)

make universal

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
universalizeuniversalizesuniversalizeduniversalizeduniversalizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'universalize' originates from the word 'universal,' which comes from Latin 'universalis,' meaning 'pertaining to all.'

Historical Evolution

'universalis' transformed into the Old French word 'universel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'universal.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to all,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'applying to all cases.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to make something universal or applicable to all cases.

The philosopher sought to universalize the concept of justice.

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Last updated: 2025/02/15 10:10