allgemeingültig

/alɡəˈmaɪnˌɡʏltɪç/
adjectiveIntermediate
formal

Valid or applicable in general; universally true or accepted without exception.

Die Regeln sind allgemeingültig und müssen von allen befolgt werden.

The rules are universally valid and must be followed by everyone.

Diese Theorie ist allgemeingültig und findet in vielen Disziplinen Anwendung.

This theory is universally valid and is applied in many disciplines.

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Often used in academic, scientific, or philosophical contexts to describe principles or truths that hold true in all cases.

Collocations

allgemeingültige Regeluniversal ruleallgemeingültige Theorieuniversal theoryallgemeingültige Prinzipuniversal principle

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💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

While 'allgemeingültig' can be translated as 'universally valid,' it is often used in contexts where a principle or rule applies broadly but not necessarily to every single case without exception.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'allgemein' (general) + 'gültig' (valid), combining to mean something that is valid in general or universally applicable.

📝Usage Notes

This adjective is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe principles, rules, or theories that are not limited to specific cases or contexts.

Word Breakdown

allgemein
general
root
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gültig
valid
root
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