universal

(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.

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”

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”

Of worldwide scope or applicability.

“universal experience”

Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations.

“universal wrench”

“universal chuck”

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”