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

Each inherited one of the family’s homes around the world, three of which were individually worth around $10 million.

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"For the players, for me. I don't easily shock and it's very unexpected. We can all do better individually, but that goes for everyone including myself."

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Over the past few years, the Premier League has developed a more possession-based strategy and, individually and collectively, defending has without doubt been restricted by our obsession to play football 'the right way'.

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As we realized those things, each of us called him out on them individually over time.

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By combining their strengths, the team produced results that none of the groups could have achieved individually.

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