'universally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'universalis,' where 'universus' meant 'whole, entire.' 'Recognized' comes from Latin 'recognoscere,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'cognoscere' meant 'to know.'

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

Initially, 'universalis' meant 'whole or entire,' and 'recognoscere' meant 'to know again.' Over time, these meanings evolved into the current usage of 'universally-recognized' as 'known and accepted by everyone.'