universal

Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary

I - noun

1. (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
• Syn:
linguistic universal
• Topics:
linguistics
• Hypernyms:
rule, linguistic rule
2. (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
• Syn:
universal proposition
• Ant:
particular proposition (for: universal proposition), particular
• Topics:
logic
• Hypernyms:
proposition
3. 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
• Hypernyms:
convention, normal, pattern, rule, formula
4. 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
• Syn:
universal joint
• Hypernyms:
coupling, coupler
• Part Holonyms:
drive line, drive line system

II - adjective

1. of worldwide scope or applicability (Freq. 21)
- an issue of cosmopolitan import
- "the shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time"- Christopher Morley
- universal experience
• Syn:
cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, worldwide, world-wide
• Similar to:
comprehensive
• Derivationally related forms:
universalize, universe, universality
2. 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
• Similar to:
general
3. adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
- universal wrench", "universal chuck
- universal screwdriver
• Similar to:
adaptable

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, worldwide, world-wide, universal joint, universal proposition, linguistic universal
• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  particular, particular proposition