individuality
[ in-duh-vij-oo-al-i-tee ]
/ ˌɪn dəˌvɪdʒ uˈæl ɪ ti /
noun, plural in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties.
the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature: a person of marked individuality.
individualities, individual characteristics.
a person or thing of individual or distinctive character.
state or quality of being individual; existence as a distinct individual.
the interests of the individual as distinguished from the interests of the community.
Archaic. state or quality of being indivisible or inseparable.
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Origin of individuality
First recorded in 1605–15; individual + -ity
synonym study for individuality
1. See character.
OTHER WORDS FROM individuality
non·in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty, noun, plural non·in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties.Words nearby individuality
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British Dictionary definitions for individuality
individuality
/ (ˌɪndɪˌvɪdjʊˈælɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
distinctive or unique character or personalitya work of great individuality
the qualities that distinguish one person or thing from another; identity
the state or quality of being a separate entity; discreteness
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