universal - 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

coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions

universal - adjective

• of worldwide scope or applicability
• applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
• adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations

universal - thesaurus

cosmopolitan   ecumenical   general   oecumenical   worldwide