universalizzata

Universalizzata is the feminine form of the past participle of the Italian verb universalizzare, meaning to make universal or to generalize. In use, universalizzata functions as an adjective describing something that has been extended to all people, groups, contexts, or domains, or that has achieved a universal scope. It is commonly found in formal or academic writing and is often paired with nouns such as norma, pratica, sistema, diritti, or cittadinanza.

Usage and examples

- una concezione universalizzata

- una norma universalizzata

- una cittadinanza universalizzata

The masculine form universalizzato is used with masculine nouns, while universalizzata agrees with feminine nouns. The term is typically part of phrases conveying broad applicability or standardized inclusion rather than a narrowly specific process.

Related terms

- universalizzazione: the process of making something universal

- universalismo: a broader intellectual or ideological stance centered on universality

- universalista: a person or approach that emphasizes universal qualities

Notes

Universalizzata is primarily a descriptive term in Italian, and in English-language texts it is usually translated as “universalized.” Its use signals that a concept, policy, or practice has been extended beyond its original scope to encompass a broader, more inclusive domain.

See also

Universalizzazione, universalismo, universalista.