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adjective
- Of or pertaining to the universe.
- Common to all members of a group or class.
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Useful for many purposes, e.g., universal wrench.
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| universal quantifier |
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noun (pluraluniversal quantifiers)
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(logic) The operator, represented by the symbol ∀, used in predicate calculus to indicate that a predicate is true for all members of a specified set.
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Some verbal equivalents are "for each" or "for every".
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| Universe |
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proper nounthe Universe
- The sum of everything that exists in the cosmos, including time and space itself.
- Powerful telescopes look far back into the distant reaches of the visible universe.
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| utilitarian |
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noun- someone who practices or advocates utilitarianism
adjective
- of or relating to utility
- practical and functional
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| utilitarianism |
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noun
- the philosophy that something's value may be measured by its usefulness
- the theory that action should be directed toward achieving the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"
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| utility |
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noun (utilit, ies)
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(economics) The ability of a commodity to satisfy needs or wants.
- The state or condition of being useful; usefulness.
- Something that is useful.
- A service provider, such as an electric company and water company.
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| utopia |
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noun
- A world in which everything and everyone works in perfect harmony.
- The satirical treatise on government by w:Thomas More, Sir Thomas More, from which the term was coined.
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| utopian |
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adjective
- ideal but often impractical; visionary
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