individuate

individuate Definition

in·di·vidu·ate (in′də vij′o̵̅o̅ āt′)

transitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

to make individual or distinct; specif., to differentiate from others of the same species or kind
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.

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