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Definition of universally
universally
/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəli/
u · ni · ver · sal · ly
Adjective:universal
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B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
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5
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• adverb
1
By everyone; in every case or in every part of the world, without exception.
Example
"The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was universally praised by the international research community."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Late Middle English from the adjective 'universal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'universalis' (relating to all or the whole), from 'uni-' (one) and 'versus' (turned).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Universally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/universally