ETYM Latin universalis: cf. French universel, Old Fren. also universal. Related to Universe.
1. Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to, including, or affecting, the whole number, quantity, or space; unlimited; general; all-reaching; all-pervading.
2. Constituting or considered as a whole; total; entire; whole.
3. Adapted or adaptable to all or to various uses, shapes, sizes, etc.
4. Forming the whole of a genus; relatively unlimited in extension; affirmed or denied of the whole of a subject; -- opposed to particular.