universal

Definition

• n. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
• n. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
• n. a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
• adj. applicable to or common to all members of a group or set

Word forms

Plural

universals

Example sentences

1. a.

   The concept of love is universal and can be understood by people from different cultures.

2. n.

   In philosophy, a universal is often seen as an idea that can apply to many instances.