UNIVERSALS
(noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Universals.
Universals - as a noun
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
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linguistic universal(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
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universal propositionAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
particularA behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
Example: "Some form of religion seems to be a human universal"
Coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
Example: "In motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps"
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universal jointUniversals - as an adjective satellite
Of worldwide scope or applicability
Example: "An issue of cosmopolitan import"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cosmopolitanecumenicalgeneraloecumenicalworld-wideworldwideApplicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Example: "The play opened to universal acclaim"
Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Example: "Universal wrench"
Example Sentences
"The search for universals in philosophy aims to identify fundamental truths or principles that apply universally."
"Many philosophers debate the existence and nature of universals."
"In linguistics, universals are characteristics or patterns found in all languages."
"The theory of universals suggests that there are underlying structures shared by all human languages."
"Scientists study universals in human behavior to understand common patterns across cultures."
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Is UNIVERSALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, universals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
UNIVERSALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is UNIVERSALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, universals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordUNIVERSALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is UNIVERSALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, universals is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordUNIVERSALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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