Hyphenation of universal

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word universal? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

uni-ver-sal

Definitions of universal:

1.
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
2.
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
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
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
5.
Of worldwide scope or applicability
An issue of cosmopolitan import The shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time- Christopher Morley Universal experience
6.
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
7.
Adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
Universal wrench
8.
Universal chuck
Universal screwdriver

Synonyms of universal:

adj cosmopolitan, ecumenical, oecumenical, general, worldwide, comprehensive
noununiversal joint, coupling, coupler

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