universal vs adaptable

universal is a noun but adaptable is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
universal	Yes	Yes	No	No
adaptable	No	Yes	No	No

universal (noun)	adaptable (noun)
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions
a behavioral convention or pattern characteristic of all members of a particular culture or of all human beings
(logic) a proposition that asserts something of all members of a class
(linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages

universal (adjective)	adaptable (adjective)
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations	capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
of worldwide scope or applicability
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set