Linguistic Universals

noun the quality or state of being general

• In general, the statement holds true for the vast generality of cases.
• Most people agree with the generality of that statement.
• The generality of people think it's a good idea.
• The generality of her words spoke to the universal human experience.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The concept of an abstract universal truth has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
• I don't really understand the idea of an abstract universal principle, can you explain it in simpler terms?
• Dude, that whole abstract universal theory is way over my head.
• In literature, the abstract universal theme of love conquering all is a common motif.