Definition of universals

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• universals is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• universals is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• universals is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of universals

• (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. linguistic universal
• (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. universal proposition
• coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions (noun)

  Examples

  1. in motor vehicles a universal joint allows the driveshaft to move up and down as the vehicle passes over bumps

  Synonyms

  1. universal joint
• of worldwide scope or applicability (adjective)

  Examples

  1. universal experience

  Synonyms

  1. cosmopolitan
  2. ecumenical
  3. general
  4. oecumenical
  5. world-wide
  6. worldwide
• a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings (noun)

  Examples

  1. some form of religion seems to be a human universal
• adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations (adjective)

  Examples

  1. universal wrench
  2. universal chuck
  3. universal screwdriver
• applicable to or common to all members of a group or set (adjective)

  Examples

  1. the play opened to universal acclaim
  2. rap enjoys universal appeal among teenage boys

See definition of universals in Merriam Webster