The difference between Catholic and Universal

When used as adjectives, catholic means universal, whereas universal means of or pertaining to the universe.


Universal is also noun with the meaning: a characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

check bellow for the other definitions of Catholic and Universal

  1. Catholic as an adjective:

    Universal; all-encompassing.

  2. Catholic as an adjective:

    Pertaining to all kinds of people and their range of tastes, proclivities etc.; liberal.

  3. Catholic as an adjective:

  1. Universal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the universe.

  2. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all members of a group or class.

  3. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all society; worldwide

    Examples:

    "She achieved universal fame."

  4. Universal as an adjective:

    unlimited; vast; infinite

  5. Universal as an adjective:

    Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

    Examples:

    "'universal wrench"

  1. Universal as a noun (philosophy):

    A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.