(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
Used in a Sentence
universal
How to use universal in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for universal.
Editorial note
Just goes to show that if you undermine a universal right for even one person, that right disappears.
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Quick take
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of universal gathered in one view.
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings; "some form of religion seems to be a human universal"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for universal.
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; "some form of religion seems to be a human universal"
noun
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions; "in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"
adjective
of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
See also: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, worldwide, world-wide
adjective
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set; "the play opened to universal acclaim"; "rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys"
adjective
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations; "universal wrench", "universal chuck"; "universal screwdriver"
Example sentences
Just goes to show that if you undermine a universal right for even one person, that right disappears.
We don't have universal healthcare because of this fucking attitude.
If you start to code as if it were a universal significant-newline rule, you will get into trouble.
I'm tired of these trite articles espousing some cute mantra holds as if it's some universal property of software development.
So even if politics didn't play a role in the distinction between language and dialect, it would be hard if not impossible to come up with a universal distinction.
I was kind of hoping that competitive pressure from Microsoft and Amazon and more recently Facebook would make us wake up collectively and start doing universal services.
> "Facebook creeps me out."Whether or not you agree with his decision, having Notch pull away from talks with you creates an instant credibility "situation".It's also noteable that Notch had been meeting with the Oculus team just two weeks ago[0], was tweeting about them in rather gushing terms[1] and seemed incredibly inspired to work on VR ideas[2].He is now the personification of the a near universal feeling of betrayal in the community.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use universal in a sentence?
Just goes to show that if you undermine a universal right for even one person, that right disappears.
What does universal mean?
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
What part of speech is universal?
universal is commonly used as noun, adjective.