universel
Danish
Adjective
universel
Inflection
| positive | comparative | superlative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite common singular | universel | — | —2 |
| indefinite neuter singular | universelt | — | —2 |
| plural | universele | — | —2 |
| definite attributive1 | universele | — | — |
1 When an adjective is applied predicatively to something definite,
the corresponding "indefinite" form is used.
2 The "indefinite" superlatives may not be used attributively.
Alternative forms
References
French
Etymology
Inherited from Old French universal, a borrowing from Latin ūniversālis.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /y.ni.vɛʁ.sɛl/
Audio: (file) - Rhymes: -ɛl
- Homophones: universelle, universelles, universels
Adjective
universel (feminine universelle, masculine plural universels, feminine plural universelles)
- universal
- all-purpose, universal (useful for many purposes)
- pince universelle ― combination pliers, lineman's pliers
- clef universelle ― universal key
Derived terms
Related terms
Further reading
- “universel”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
Ladin
Adjective
universel m (feminine singular universela, masculine plural universei, feminine plural universeles)
Middle English
Adjective
universel
- alternative form of universal