universally-denied
|u-ni-ver-sal-ly-de-nied|
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli dɪˈnaɪd/
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/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəli dɪˈnaɪd/
rejected by all
Etymology
Etymology Information
'universally-denied' originates from the combination of 'universal' and 'deny', where 'universal' means 'applicable everywhere' and 'deny' means 'to refuse to accept'.
Historical Evolution
'universally-denied' changed from the combination of 'universal' and 'deny' in modern English to form a compound adjective.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rejected by all', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
refers to something that is rejected or not accepted by everyone or in all places.
The theory was universally-denied by the scientific community.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 00:42