(n): (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
(n): (logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
(n): (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
(n): a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
(n): something regarded as a normative example
(n): coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
(n): a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects
(adj): of worldwide scope or applicability
(adj): vs. noncomprehensive) -- (including all or everything
(adj): applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
(adj): vs. specific) -- (applying to all or most members of a category or group
(adj): adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
(adj): vs. unadaptable) -- (capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
