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universal
/jˌuːnɪvˈɜːsəl/
/ˌjunəˈvɝsəɫ/
Universal
[NOUN]1
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
synonyms : universal joint
2
a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
3
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
synonyms : universal proposition
antonyms : particular
4
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
synonyms : linguistic universal
Examples
1. People around the world enjoy various forms of music as a universal language.
2. The universal language of art is bridging a divide.
3. Themes are universal.
4. These key principles are universal.
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