1. Characteristics, attributes, or qualities that are common to all members of a group, species, or category; traits that appear across all instances or examples
The ability to use language is considered one of the universal features of human beings.
A capacidade de usar a linguagem é considerada uma das características universais dos seres humanos.
2. In linguistics and anthropology, fundamental traits or patterns found across all human languages and cultures
Linguists have identified universal features common to all natural languages.
Os linguistas identificaram características universais comuns a todas as línguas naturais.
3. In design and technology, standard elements or functionalities that apply across different systems or platforms
The software was designed with universal features to ensure compatibility across devices.
O software foi projetado com características universais para garantir compatibilidade entre dispositivos.