UNIVERSAL

Definition of UNIVERSAL

  1. (noun)(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
  2. (noun)(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
  3. (noun)a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
  4. (noun)coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
  5. (adj)of worldwide scope or applicability
  6. (adj)applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
  7. (adj)adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations