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universal

adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/

Of or pertaining to the universe.

"In Logic, the letter A is used as a symbol for the universal affirmative proposition in the general form "all x is y.""

Etymology: From Middle English universal, from Old French universal (modern French universel), from Latin ūniversālis, equivalent to universe + -al.

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