individuality

Individuality is defined as the unique characteristics and traits that make someone or something one of a kind.

(noun)

The things that make you distinctively you and distinguish you from others are an example of your individuality.

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See individuality in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. individualities

    1. the sum of the characteristics or qualities that set one person or thing apart from others; individual character
    2. personal identity; personality
  1. the condition of being individual, or different from others: houses in the suburbs often have no individuality
  2. a single person or thing; individual
  3. Obsolete indivisibility

Origin: ML individualitas

See individuality in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties
  1. a. The aggregate of qualities and characteristics that distinguish one person or thing from others; character: choices that were intended to express his individuality; monotonous towns lacking in individuality.
    b. An individual or distinguishing feature.
  2. The quality or state of being individual; singularity: She was so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality.
  3. A single, distinct entity.
  4. Archaic Indivisibility.

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