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
Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
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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
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Universal experience
A behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
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Some form of religion seems to be a human universal
Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
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Universal wrench
Universal chuck
Universal screwdriver
Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
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The play opened to universal acclaim
Rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys