Linguistic Universal

A linguistic universal is a feature or principle that applies to all human languages, reflecting common traits across diverse linguistic systems. For example, most languages have nouns and verbs, and many express similar ideas, such as questions or negations. These universals suggest underlying cognitive processes shared by humans, highlighting how our minds shape language. Despite the vast differences in vocabulary and grammar among languages, linguistic universals reveal fundamental similarities that help researchers understand language development, evolution, and the nature of human communication.