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individuate Definition

in·di·vidu·ate (in′də vijo̵̅o̅ āt′)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

  1. to make individual or distinct; specif., to differentiate from others of the same species or kind
  2. to form into an individual; develop as a separate organic unit

Etymology: < ML individuatus, pp. of individuare < L individuus: see individual

individuate Related Forms
in′·di·vid′ua·tion noun
individuate Usage Examples

Object

  • state: Functionalism in the philosophy of mind individuates mental states in terms of their causes and effects.