noun
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
Synonyms
linguistic universal
noun
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
Synonyms
universal proposition
noun
a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
Examples
- some form of religion seems to be a human universal
noun
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
Synonyms
universal joint
Examples
- in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps
adjective
of worldwide scope or applicability
Synonyms
Examples
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley
- universal experience
adjective
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Examples
- the play opened to universal acclaim
- rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
adjective
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Examples
- universal wrench
- universal chuck
- universal screwdriver
adjective
of worldwide scope or applicability
Synonyms
Examples
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley
- universal experience
adjective
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Examples
- the play opened to universal acclaim
- rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
adjective
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Examples
- universal wrench
- universal chuck
- universal screwdriver
adjective
of worldwide scope or applicability
Synonyms
Examples
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley
- universal experience
adjective
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Examples
- the play opened to universal acclaim
- rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys
adjective
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Examples
- universal wrench
- universal chuck
- universal screwdriver