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in·di·vid·u·al

individual

 
 
pronunciation:
In dih vI ju l
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: single, distinct, or separate.
It's very hard to count individual grains of sand.Looking at individual cases gives us some information that we can't get when we only look at the statistics relating to the whole group.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
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
definition 3: different from the norm; untypical; unique.
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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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a single human being; person.
The tour group was made up of four families and nine individuals.The crime was witnessed by several individuals.Every individual has his or her own hopes and desires.
synonyms:
human, mortal, party, person, soul
similar words:
being, creature, entity, one, personage, somebody
definition 2: a single person as distinguished from others within the same group.
We try to treat students as individuals in this school.You can't expect to be treated as an individual if you're in the army.
synonyms:
person
similar words:
one
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Individual comes from individuus, a Latin word that means "indivisible (not able to be divided)."
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