individually

[in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lee]

adverb

1. one at a time; separately.

   The delegates were introduced individually.

2. personally.

   Each of us is individually responsible.

3. in an individual or personally unique manner.

   Her interpretation was individually conceived.

Word History and Origins

Origin of individually¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; individual + -ly

Example Sentences

Marrying an Irish person does not give someone an automatic right to live in Ireland - each case is assessed individually.

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The French-infused menu on a recent visit included individually plated potato ravioli served with a mushroom half glaze and black-truffle shavings.

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In four-ball, each player competes individually with only the best score from each two-man team counting on every hole—if Scottie Scheffler makes a birdie, it doesn’t matter if his U.S. teammate bogeys.

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“My guilt came from my taking funds from a church that, individually and as a group, embraced me, showed me love, and trusted me as their church administrator,” Wallace said in the letter.

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The Premier League's intensity has tactical implications but also affects players individually - and Wirtz appears to have not yet fully adapted to this change.

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Related Words

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