adjective

1. Obsolete not divisible; not separable
2. existing as a single, separate thing or being; single; separate; particular
3. of, for, or by a single person or thing
4. relating to or characteristic of a single person or thing
5. distinguished from others by special characteristics; of a unique or striking character an individual style

Etymology: ML individualis < L individuus (< in-, in- + dividuus, divisible < dividere, to divide) + -al

noun

1. a single thing, being, or organism, esp., when regarded as a member of a class, species, group, etc.
2. a person