Universalizált

Universalizált is a Hungarian adjective in the past participle form of the verb universalizálni (to universalize). It describes something that has been made universal, generalized, or applicable to all cases. In academic and formal language it is used to indicate that a concept, rule, or statement has been extended beyond its original scope to cover all relevant instances.

Etymology and morphology: the term is derived from the concept of universality, with the root linked to the Latin universalis, incorporated into Hungarian via the verb universalizálni. The suffix -ált marks the past participle, yielding universalizált.

Usage and contexts: universalizált is common in philosophy, logic, ethics, sociology, and theology to denote universal validity or application. Examples include universalizált etika (universalized ethics), universalizált normák (universalized norms), or egy universalizált állítás (a universalized proposition). The emphasis is on generality and general applicability, often implying normative or methodological justification that holds across cultures or contexts.

Related terms: the noun form universalizáció (or univerzalizáció) refers to the process of universalizing, while universalizmus (or univerzalizmus) denotes the ideology or position of universalism. Depending on stylistic conventions, slight spelling variations may occur.

Note: universalizált is mainly used in formal or academic Hungarian. In everyday language, speakers may prefer alternatives such as általánosított (generalized) or általános érvényű (universally valid) depending on the context.