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Universal

Of or pertaining to the universe; extending to, including, or affecting, the whole number, quantity, or space; unlimited; general; all-reaching; all-pervading; as, universal ruin; universal good; universal benevolence or benefice.

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Adaptable 84% connected

Capable of being adapted.

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Adaptable 84% connected

Capable of being adapted.

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Comprehensive 84% connected

Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.

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Comprehensive 84% connected

Including much; comprising many things; having a wide scope or a full view.

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General 84% connected

Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.

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General 84% connected

Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.

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Convention 76% connected

The act of coming together; the state of being together; union; coalition.

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Coupler 76% connected

One who couples; that which couples, as a link, ring, or shackle, to connect cars.

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Coupling 76% connected

of Couple

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Formula 76% connected

A prescribed or set form; an established rule; a fixed or conventional method in which anything is to be done, arranged, or said.

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Normal 76% connected

According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal;…

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Pattern 76% connected

Anything proposed for imitation; an archetype; an exemplar; that which is to be, or is worthy to be, copied or imitated; as, a pattern of a machine.

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Proposition 76% connected

The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering.

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Rule 76% connected

That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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Catholicity 74% connected

The state or quality of being catholic; universality.

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Catholicity 74% connected

The state or quality of being catholic; universality.

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Cosmos 74% connected

The universe or universality of created things; -- so called from the order and harmony displayed in it.

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Cosmos 74% connected

The universe or universality of created things; -- so called from the order and harmony displayed in it.

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Cosmopolitan 92% connected

Alt. of Cosmopolite

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Ecumenical 92% connected

General; universal; in ecclesiastical usage, that which concerns the whole church; as, an ecumenical council.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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General 92% connected

Relating to a genus or kind; pertaining to a whole class or order; as, a general law of animal or vegetable economy.

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Oecumenical 92% connected

See Ecumenical.

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World-wide 92% connected

Extended throughout the world; as, world-wide fame.

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Particular 94% connected

Relating to a part or portion of anything; concerning a part separated from the whole or from others of the class; separate; sole; single; individual…

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Particular 94% connected

Relating to a part or portion of anything; concerning a part separated from the whole or from others of the class; separate; sole; single; individual…

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