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universal
noun
1 universal
linguistics A grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages.
synonym: linguistic universal.
2 universal
3 universal
A behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings.
Polish: powszechnik
4 universal
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.
synonym: universal joint.
Dutch: cardankoppeling, cardanoverbrenging
adjective
1 universal
Of worldwide scope or applicability:
— Universal experience.
synonyms: cosmopolitan, ecumenical, general, oecumenical, world-wide, worldwide.
Roget 78:
general,
generic,
collective;
broad,
comprehensive,
sweeping;
encyclopedical†,
widespread
etc.
(dispersed)
73.
universal;
catholic,
catholical†;
common,
worldwide;
ecumenical,
oecumenical†;
transcendental;
prevalent,
prevailing,
rife,
epidemic,
besetting;
all over,
covered with.
Pan-American,
Anglican†,
Pan-Hellenic,
Pan-Germanic,
slavic;
panharmonic†.
every,
all;
unspecified,
impersonal.
customary
etc.
(habitual)
613.
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Polish: globalny
2 universal
Applicable to or common to all members of a group or set.
3 universal
Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.
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