individuality

[in-duh-vij-oo-al-i-tee]

noun

plural

individualities 

1. the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature.

   a person of marked individuality.

2. individualities, individual characteristics.

3. a person or thing of individual or distinctive character.

4. state or quality of being individual; existence as a distinct individual.

5. the interests of the individual as distinguished from the interests of the community.

6. Archaic.,  state or quality of being indivisible or inseparable.

individuality

/ ˌɪndɪˌvɪdjʊˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. distinctive or unique character or personality

   a work of great individuality

2. the qualities that distinguish one person or thing from another; identity

3. the state or quality of being a separate entity; discreteness

Other Word Forms

• nonindividuality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of individuality¹

First recorded in 1605–15; individual + -ity

Synonym Study

See character.

Example Sentences

Some of this foreign success gets attributed to the way other countries prioritize teamwork over individuality.

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Unlike so many It Girls who came before and after her, Ms. Meltzer writes, Birkin “altered the cultural fabric of the times with her artistry and individuality.”

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And I missed the uncompromising individuality of the original Broadway cast, which has been slightly homogenized for the North American tour.

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Warner may have initially captured our fondness via his most famous character, but he securely established his individuality over the years to a degree that his mentor’s allegations didn’t adversely affect his career.

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Since “KPop Demon Hunters” is all-ages friendly, its version of that subplot resolves with a lesson about valuing your individuality instead of letting your secret consume you and everyone around you.

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• idiosyncrasy 
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• oneness 
• originality 
• temperament 
• uniqueness 
• unity