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in·di·vid·u·al
 individual
- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
single, distinct, or separate.
Use commas to separate individual items in a series.These crimes are individual acts and are unrelated to each other.- synonyms:
- distinct, lone, peculiar, separate, single, sole, solitary
- antonyms:
- aggregate
- similar words:
- alone, independent, isolated, particular, several
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| definition 2: |
pertaining to one person.
These students will be honored for their individual achievements as well as for their work on this project as a team.- synonyms:
- particular, personal, single, specific
- antonyms:
- collective, common, communal, concerted, popular
- similar words:
- alone, characteristic, inherent, intrinsic, private
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| definition 3: |
distinguished by characteristics indicating uniqueness.
She has an individual way of solving problems.He certainly has an individual point of view.- synonyms:
- different, distinct, original, singular, special, uncommon, unique, unusual
- antonyms:
- common, general
- similar words:
- alone, distinctive, distinguished, especial, exceptional, extraordinary, peculiar, rare, select, unconventional
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| related words: |
different, lone, only, own, particular, personal, separate, several, sole, solitary, special, specific, unique |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a single human being; person.
Every individual has his or her own hopes and desires.The crime was witnessed by several individuals.- synonyms:
- human, mortal, party, person, soul
- similar words:
- being, creature, entity, one, personage, somebody
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| definition 2: |
a single person as distinguished from a group.
We try to treat students as individuals in this school.- synonyms:
- person
- similar words:
- one
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| related words: |
character, organism, person, thing |
Individual comes from individuus, a Latin word that means "indivisible (not able to be divided)."
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