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1. quantifier
noun. (grammar) a word that expresses a quantity (as fifteen' ormany').
Synonyms
- word
Antonyms
- antonym
- categorem
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- quantify (English)
- quantificare (Latin)
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2. quantifier
noun. (logic) a word (such as some' orall' or `no') that binds the variables in a logical proposition.
Synonyms
- existential operator
- word
- existential quantifier
Etymology
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- quantify (English)
- quantificare (Latin)
3. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] of worldwide scope or applicability.
Synonyms
- world-wide
- ecumenical
- comprehensive
- worldwide
- cosmopolitan
- general
Antonyms
- sectarian
- national
- continental
- incomplete
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
Synonyms
- universal joint
- drive line system
- coupler
- drive line
Antonyms
- endemic
- particularity
- discriminate
- precise
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
5. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
Antonyms
- narrow
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
6. universal
adjective. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.
Antonyms
- exclusive
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
7. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class.
Synonyms
- universal proposition
Antonyms
- particular proposition
- assortative mating
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
8. universal
noun. ['ˌjuːnəˈvɝːsəl'] (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.
Synonyms
- linguistic rule
- rule
Antonyms
- unconventionality
- unconventional
- conventional
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.
Synonyms
- pattern
- formula
- normal
- rule
Antonyms
- diversified
- uncommon
- local
- disassortative mating
Etymology
- universalis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)