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universal
noun(u-ni-ver-sal)
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
Synonyms: linguistic universal,
universal
noun(u-ni-ver-sal)
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
Synonyms: universal proposition,
Antonyms: particular,
universal
noun(u-ni-ver-sal)
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.
universal
adjective(u-ni-ver-sal)
of worldwide scope or applicability
Synonyms: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, general, oecumenical, world-wide, worldwide,
Examples:
Universal experience.
universal
noun(u-ni-ver-sal)
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.
universal
adjective(u-ni-ver-sal)
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Examples:
Universal wrench.
Universal chuck.
Universal screwdriver.
universal
adjective(u-ni-ver-sal)
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.

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