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universe of discourse

u·ni·verse of dis·course
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-nuh-vurs uhv, ov noun dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs]
    • /ˈyu nəˌvɜrs ʌv, ɒv noun ˈdɪs kɔrs, -koʊrs, dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [yoo-nuh-vurs uhv, ov noun dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs]
    • /ˈyu nəˌvɜrs ʌv, ɒv noun ˈdɪs kɔrs, -koʊrs, dɪsˈkɔrs, -ˈkoʊrs/

Definitions of universe of discourse words

  • noun universe of discourse the totality of known or supposed objects and phenomena throughout space; the cosmos; macrocosm. 1
  • noun universe of discourse the whole world, especially with reference to humanity: a truth known throughout the universe. 1
  • noun universe of discourse a world or sphere in which something exists or prevails: his private universe. 1
  • noun universe of discourse Also called universe of discourse. Logic. the aggregate of all the objects, attributes, and relations assumed or implied in a given discussion. 1
  • noun universe of discourse Also called universal set. Mathematics. the set of all elements under discussion for a given problem. 1
  • noun universe of discourse Statistics. the entire population under study. 1
See all 8 definitions of universe of discourse

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Origin of universe of discourse

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Old French univers < Latin ūniversum, noun use of neuter of ūniversus entire, all, literally, turned into one, equivalent to ūni- uni- + versus (past participle of vertere to turn)

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Parts of speech for Universe of discourse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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universe of discourse popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for universe of discourse

noun universe of discourse

  • coordinate system — a system of coordinates that uses numbers to represent a point, line, or the like.
  • frame of reference — a structure of concepts, values, customs, views, etc., by means of which an individual or group perceives or evaluates data, communicates ideas, and regulates behavior.
All 2 Synonyms of universe of discourse

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