individuality Definition
in·di·vidu·al·ity (in′də vij′o̵̅o̅ al′ə tē)
noun pl. -·ties
- the sum of the characteristics or qualities that set one person or thing apart from others; individual character
- 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
Etymology: ML individualitas
individuality Synonyms
individuality
n.
The quality of being individual
distinctiveness, distinction, peculiarity, particularity, separateness, dissimilarity, singularity, uniqueness, originality, idiosyncrasy, eccentricity, oddity, rarity, special way of doing things; see also difference 1, originality.Character
identity, personality, uniqueness, selfhood; see attitude 2, behavior 1, character 2.
individuality Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- person: Teaches the reader how to understand the individuality of the person they are working on.
- student: Recognition of the individuality of students was a theme, however, which was shared by most of the teachers.
- child: The Judges could see that these ideas had had an impact on the liveliness and individuality of the children 's own work.
Possessives
- person: This prepares the way for collectivization, and communion which is the root for the human person's individuality is lost.
- one: Supports one in maintaining one's individuality in group settings.
- student: More rare was the teacher who truly respected the student's individuality.
- child: It didn't occur to them to say anything about the child's individuality or personality.
Converse of object
- promote: In Chichester district, the aims are: To promote local character individuality, by planting up rare Sussex fruit varieties.
- express: Whether for work or play, to express individuality or promote a cause, T-shirts are a wardrobe essential, she adds.
- possess: The High Streets are swamped with rather predictable and uninspiring designs and there is a distinct lack of models that possess true individuality.
- retain: It is true, retaining a certain individuality has always been a general human desire.
- reflect: The individuality of the chapters reflects the individuality of the great philosophical figures who are their subjects.
- celebrate: Hard-hitting and unsentimental, they are strong and memorable books celebrating the individuality of the lives of ' ordinary ' women.
Adjective modifier
- distinct: That he had ever existed as a separate and distinct individuality we only learned later.
- own: Each of the branches has its own individuality, reflecting the skills of the staff.
- unique: Wherever it falls in your chart is that area of life in which you express your unique individuality.
- spiritual: The higher spiritual individuality ( Ego ) is on a long evolutionary journey.
- creative: Freedom of speech ( typified by Clause 28 ) was stifled and creative individuality feared.
- true: The High Streets are swamped with rather predictable and uninspiring designs and there is a distinct lack of models that possess true individuality.
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