universal
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl/adjective
उच्चारण यूनिवर्सल
सार्वभौमिक, सार्वजनिक, सबके लिए
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done by or involving all the people in the world or in a particular group
सार्वभौमिक, सार्वजनिक, सबके लिए
- universal adult franchise
- Education is a universal right.
- There is universal agreement that the school needs a new library.
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- The song has a universal appeal and is loved in every state.
- Universal access to clean drinking water is a national goal.
Synonyms general common worldwide global all-embracing
Opposite particular limited individual local
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true or right at all times and in all places
सार्वकालिक, सर्वव्यापी
- universal truths
- a universal law of physics
- Kindness is a universal value that all cultures respect.
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- Gravity is a universal force, acting on every object in the cosmos.
- The need for love is universal.
Synonyms general absolute comprehensive total
Opposite specific particular exceptional
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a universal + noun
Universal begins with the sound /juː/, so it takes a before it, and it describes something that applies to everyone or everywhere.
'Universal' की ध्वनि /juː/ से शुरू होती है, इसलिए इसके पहले a लगता है; यह उस बात का वर्णन करता है जो सब पर या हर जगह लागू हो।
- Education is a universal right.
- Hunger is a universal problem that needs a shared solution.
universal + among / to + group
Use universal to or universal among to say that a feeling or custom is found in every member of a group.
यह बताने के लिए कि कोई भावना या प्रथा किसी समूह के हर सदस्य में पाई जाती है, 'universal to' या 'universal among' प्रयोग होता है।
- Love for one's mother tongue is universal among children.
universally + adjective / past participle
The adverb universally strengthens a word of agreement or acceptance.
Adverb 'universally' स्वीकृति या सहमति वाले शब्द को बल देता है।
- The new rule was universally welcomed by parents.
- It is universally accepted that the earth goes round the sun.
universal + noun (fixed uses)
Some noun partners are fixed, such as universal truth, universal suffrage and universal remedy.
कुछ noun partners निश्चित हैं, जैसे universal truth, universal suffrage और universal remedy।
- India introduced universal adult suffrage in 1950.
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universal + noun
truthlanguagesuffrageremedyappeal
- Music has a universal appeal that crosses every border.
adverb + universal
almostvirtuallytrulynot quitenearly
- Mobile phones are now almost universal in Indian cities.
verb + universal
bebecomeseemremainprove
- Kindness has proved universal in every culture.
universal + of / for
universal healthcareuniversal accessuniversal coverageuniversal basic education
- The government aims at universal access to clean drinking water.
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- Cricket has almost universal popularity in India.
भारत में क्रिकेट की लोकप्रियता लगभग सर्वव्यापी है।
- Honesty is a universal virtue that every religion teaches.
ईमानदारी एक सार्वभौमिक गुण है जिसे हर धर्म सिखाता है।
- The scheme aims to provide universal health insurance by next year.
योजना का लक्ष्य अगले वर्ष तक सभी को स्वास्थ्य बीमा उपलब्ध कराना है।
- The speech was praised for its universal message of peace.
भाषण की शांति के सार्वभौमिक संदेश के लिए प्रशंसा की गई।
- No single method gives a universal solution to every grammar problem.
कोई एक विधि हर grammar समस्या का सार्वभौमिक समाधान नहीं देती।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ Smiling is an universal language.
✓ Smiling is a universal language.
Universal starts with the consonant sound /j/, so use a.
'Universal' का आरंभ व्यंजन ध्वनि /j/ से होता है, इसलिए a लगाएँ।
✗ Education is universal right of every child.
✓ Education is a universal right of every child.
A singular countable noun needs an article.
Singular countable noun से पहले article की आवश्यकता होती है।
✗ The declaration was universal accepted.
✓ The declaration was universally accepted.
An adverb, not an adjective, is needed before a past participle.
Past participle से पहले adjective नहीं, adverb आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Universal, general and global all speak of wide reach, but with different scope.
Universal, general और global तीनों व्यापक पहुँच बताते हैं, पर उनका दायरा अलग है।
True or applying to all people or all cases without exception.
सभी लोगों या सभी मामलों पर बिना अपवाद के सत्य या लागू।
- Water is a universal need.
True for most people or cases, but exceptions are possible.
अधिकांश लोगों या मामलों के लिए सत्य, पर अपवाद संभव हैं।
- There is a general belief that early rising helps study.
Concerning the whole world, usually in business, climate or politics.
पूरे विश्व से संबंधित, प्रायः व्यापार, जलवायु या राजनीति में।
- Global warming affects farming in India.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
u·ni·ver·sal
With -versal (not 'universel' or 'univarsal').
अंत में -versal ('universel' या 'univarsal' गलत है)।
§Grammar and usage
'a universal' (not 'an universal'), because the first sound is /j/.
'a universal' ('an universal' नहीं), क्योंकि पहली ध्वनि /j/ है।
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General knowledge
Universal Adult Franchise (Article 326) gives every citizen aged eighteen and above the right to vote; the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948); Universal Postal Union.
Universal Adult Franchise (अनुच्छेद 326) अठारह वर्ष और उससे ऊपर के हर नागरिक को मत देने का अधिकार देता है; Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948); Universal Postal Union।