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How do you spell Universal?

Correct spelling

universal

Remember UNI-VER-SAL: UNI (one) turns VERything into one SAL-ution.

Why is universal spelled this way?

From Latin universalis, of the whole. UNUS (one) + VERSUS (turned). Universal turns everything into one — a single truth that applies everywhere.

Common misspellings of universal

univeraluniversialuniversalluniveresal

Example

The need for clean water is a universal concern that affects all communities worldwide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell universal?+
The correct spelling is "universal". Remember UNI-VER-SAL: UNI (one) turns VERything into one SAL-ution.
Is it univeral or universal?+
The correct spelling is "universal", not "univeral".

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