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.

See individuality in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: ML individualitas

See individuality in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties

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.
The quality or state of being individual; singularity: She was so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality.
A single, distinct entity.
Archaic Indivisibility.

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