universalize verb trans. [ju:nɪ'vǝ:s(ǝ)lʌɪz] Also universalise. M17.
[from UNIVERSAL adjective + -IZE.]
1. Make universal; give a universal character to; apply or extend to all the members of a class. M17.

2. Bring into universal use; extend over the whole of an area. E19.

■ universaliza'bility noun the quality of being universalizable M20.

■ universa'lizable adjective (chiefly Philosophy) that can be made universal; capable of universal application: M20.

■ universa'lizably adverb M20.

■ universali'zation noun the action or an act of universalizing; the process of becoming universal: L18.

■ universalizer noun M19.

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