Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Universal”
Applying to everyone or everything everywhere. True or present in all places.
Word Family of Universal
What is the noun of universal? — universality
What is the adjective of universal? — universal
What is the adverb of universal? — universally
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Education is often considered a universal right for all children. B1
- The desire for happiness is universal across all cultures. B1
- The scientific principle was discovered to be universal throughout the universe. B2
Word Form Patterns for Universal
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: universal → universality.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: universal → universally.
Origin and Word Formation of Universal
From Latin 'universalis'. 'Universus' (the whole, all together) + '-al' (adjective suffix).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Universal
Wrong: The universal of human experience.
Correct: The universality of human experience.
Universal is adjective; use noun 'universality' for abstract concept.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Universal
What are the word forms of “universal”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “universal”?
“universal” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “universal” come from?
From Latin 'universalis'. 'Universus' (the whole, all together) + '-al' (adjective suffix).