linguistic universal

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Origin of linguistic universal

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby linguistic universal

linguistic geography, linguistician, linguistic philosophy, linguistics, linguistic stock, linguistic universal, lingula, lingular, lingulate, lingulectomy, linguo-

How to use linguistic universal in a sentence

Was there something linked to something a little more universal as far as experiences are concerned?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire|William O’Connor|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“I care about what the universal sense of the film is,” she says.
Brie Larson’s Hollywood Transformation|Marlow Stern|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The courage of this husband and father is a constant reminder of how much some sacrifice for exercising universal rights.
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015|Movements.Org|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And this song is just absolute genius and totally universal.
Yes, I Like Christmas Music. Stop Laughing.|Michael Tomasky|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Most people know the Universal Life Church as a quick and easy place to get ordained without leaving your couch.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Dec 15-21, 2014|William Boot|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Vine is a universal favorite, and rarely out of view; while it often seems to cover half the ground in sight.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley
“Well, mistakes is humant,” sighed Sol, taking advantage of that universal absolution.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
The universal ignorance of the working class broke down the aspiring force of genius.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
It stands very much in the way of that universal adult education which is our present concern.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
Wheat gives place to Rye about the same time, and the Potato, at first comparatively rare, becomes universal.
Glances at Europe|Horace Greeley