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individuality Definition

in·di·vidu·al·ity (in′də vij′o̵̅o̅ al′ə tē)

noun pl. -·ties

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

Etymology: ML individualitas

individuality Synonyms

individuality

n.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.