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universal vs linguistic rule

linguistic rule vs universal

universal and linguistic rule both are nouns.

universal is an adjective but linguistic rule is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
universal Yes Yes No No
linguistic rule Yes No No No
As nouns, linguistic rule is a hypernym of universal; that is, linguistic rule is a word with a broader meaning than universal:
  • universal: (linguistics) a grammatical rule (or other linguistic feature) that is found in all languages
  • linguistic rule: (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
Other hypernyms of universal include rule.
universal (noun) linguistic rule (noun)
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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) linguistic rule (adjective)
adapted to various purposes, sizes, forms, operations
of worldwide scope or applicability
applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
Difference between universal and linguistic rule

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