Universal

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

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

In category

Logic

Type of

Proposition

Antonyms

Particular

Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions

Examples

In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps

Of worldwide scope or applicability

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

Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations

Similar to

Adaptable

Examples

Universal wrench

Universal chuck

Universal screwdriver

Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set

Similar to

General

Examples

The play opened to universal acclaim

Rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys