Linguistic universals are specific features or patterns that exist across all human languages. Synonyms for this term include language universals, linguistic traits, language patterns, and universal grammar. The concept of linguistic universals has been studied by linguists for decades and has led to the identification of various features that are shared by all languages, such as subject-verb-object word order and the distinction between nouns and verbs. These universals are believed to be innate and reflect the basic structure of the human mind, as well as the deep-seated similarities between all human languages. Overall, understanding linguistic universals is essential to understanding the basic features and patterns that underlie all human language.