Univerzális

Univerzális is a Hungarian adjective meaning universal, general, or applicable to all cases. It is used to translate the English word universal and to describe concepts, devices, or principles that are not limited to a single domain. The term derives from Latin universalis through Old French universel, and in Hungarian it forms adjectives with the suffix -ális, aligning with similar terms like logikai univerzális kvantor.

In logic and mathematics, the term univerzális kvantor denotes the universal quantifier, usually written as ∀, which asserts that a predicate holds for all elements of a specified domain. In philosophy, universality refers to the idea or quality that can be shared by many or all particular things, sometimes contrasted with particularity or individuals. In science and technology, univerzális is used to describe generally applicable tools, methods, or standards, such as a univerzális eszköz (universal tool) or a univerzális távirányító (universal remote control), or devices designed for multiple formats and regions.

In everyday language, the word also appears in phrases like univerzális megoldás or univerzális értékek, meaning a general-purpose solution or universal values. The term can carry nuanced meanings depending on field, from practical versatility to theoretical universality.

See also: universal, universality, universalis.