Main entry: universal, universal proposition
Definition: (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
Antonyms: particular, particular proposition
Definition: (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Main entry: universal
Definition: applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Usage: the play opened to universal acclaim; rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
Antonyms: particular, specific
Definition: a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
Antonyms: specific
Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
Antonyms: local
Definition: affecting only a restricted part or area of the body
Main entry: oecumenical, cosmopolitan, ecumenical, world-wide, worldwide, universal, general
Definition: of worldwide scope or applicability
Usage: an issue of cosmopolitan import; the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley; universal experience
Antonyms: noncomprehensive, incomprehensive
Definition: not comprehensive
Main entry: universal
Definition: adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Usage: universal wrench, universal chuck; universal screwdriver
Antonyms: unadaptable
Definition: not adaptable