universal

Definitions of universal in various dictionaries:

noun - (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages

noun - (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class

noun - a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings

noun - coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions

adj - of worldwide scope or applicability

adj - applicable to or common to all members of a group or set

adj - adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations

Of, relating to, extending to, or affecting the entire world or all within the world; worldwide: “This discovery of literature has as yet only partially penetrated the universal consciousness” (Ellen Key).

See Synonyms at general.

Applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations: a universal remedy.

Of or relating to the universe or cosmos; cosmic.

Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.

Adapted or adj ustable to many sizes or mechanical uses.

Logic.

Logic.

A universal proposition.

A general or abstract concept or term considered absolute or axiomatic.

A general or widely held principle, concept, or notion.

A trait or pattern of behavior characteristic of all the members of a particular culture or of all human beings.