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1. quantifier

noun. (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as fifteen' ormany').

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Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • quantify (English)
  • quantificare (Latin)

2. quantifier

noun. (logic) a word (such as some' orall' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition.

Etymology

  • -er (English)
  • -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • quantify (English)
  • quantificare (Latin)

3. universal

adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] of worldwide scope or applicability.

Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

5. universal

adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.

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Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

6. universal

adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.

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Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

7. universal

noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.

Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

8. universal

noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.

Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)

9. universal

noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings.

Etymology

  • universalis (Latin)
  • -alis (Latin)