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