universal

Noun
  1. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages (synset 107274652)
    referred to in: linguistics - the scientific study of language
    is a type of: linguistic rule, rule - (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
    same as: linguistic universal
  2. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class (synset 106764081)
    referred to in: logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
    is a type of: proposition - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
    same as: universal proposition
  3. A behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings (synset 105676203)
    "some form of religion seems to be a human universal"
    is a type of: convention, formula, normal, pattern, rule - something regarded as a normative example
  4. Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions (synset 104518001)
    "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"
    is a type of: coupler, coupling - a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
    is a part of: drive line, drive line system - mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
    same as: universal joint
Adjective
  1. Of worldwide scope or applicability (synset 300529364)
    "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"; "universal experience"
    similar to: comprehensive - including all or everything
    same as: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, general, oecumenical, world-wide, worldwide
  2. Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set (synset 301106367)
    "the play opened to universal acclaim"; "rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys"
    similar to: general - applying to all or most members of a category or group
  3. Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations (synset 301032238)
    "universal wrench"; "universal chuck"; "universal screwdriver"
    similar to: adaptable - capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use

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