No. 3,294 in Catalan
universal
Relating to or affecting all people or things worldwide; general or common.
In a sentence
La gravetat és una llei universal que afecta tots els objectes amb massa.
Gravity is a universal law that affects all objects with mass.
In this sentence, 'universal' is used descriptively to indicate the scope of the law of gravity, affecting all objects without exception.
L'art universal inclou obres de diferents cultures i períodes històrics.
Universal art includes works from different cultures and historical periods.
Here, 'universal' characterizes art as encompassing a wide range of cultural and historical manifestations, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity.
Un llenguatge universal seria útil per a la comunicació internacional.
A universal language would be useful for international communication.
In this example, 'universal' predicates a common language that could be understood and used across all populations globally, idealizing practicality in communication.
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