Universal Definition & Meaning
universal
- adjective
- of worldwide scope or applicability; "an issue of cosmopolitan import"; "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley; "universal experience"
- 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"
- adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations; "universal wrench", "universal chuck"; "universal screwdriver"
- noun
- (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
- 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"
- 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"
"Universal" in song lyrics
See how universal is used in real songs:
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"Combination of the elements, we're universal"
The 7A3 — 1/2 Bouldin, the Other 1/2 Ince -
"Signed with Universal"
Afroman — Just My Paranoia -
"It's our lives, it's all that's given, repercussions universal"
Alexipharmic — Fox News
Words that rhyme with universal
Usage tips for "universal"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "universal" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for universal to find words that pair well.