individual (Meaning)

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individual (n)

a human being

a single organism

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individual (a)

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

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individual (s)

separate and distinct from others of the same kind

characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

concerning one person exclusively

Webster

individual (a.)

Not divided, or not to be divided; existing as one entity, or distinct being or object; single; one; as, an individual man, animal, or city.

Of or pertaining to one only; peculiar to, or characteristic of, a single person or thing; distinctive; as, individual traits of character; individual exertions; individual peculiarities.

Webster

individual (n.)

A single person, animal, or thing of any kind; a thing or being incapable of separation or division, without losing its identity; especially, a human being; a person.

An independent, or partially independent, zooid of a compound animal.

The product of a single egg, whether it remains a single animal or becomes compound by budding or fission.

individual Sentence Examples

  1. Each individual within the group exhibited unique traits and perspectives.
  2. The therapist emphasized the importance of treating each individual as a whole person.
  3. The researcher selected a diverse sample of individuals to gather a wide range of data.
  4. The policy was designed to benefit all individuals, regardless of their background.
  5. The speaker implored the audience to recognize the value of every individual.
  6. The organization provided support services tailored to the needs of specific individuals.
  7. The individual's actions had a ripple effect, influencing the lives of many others.
  8. The team celebrated the accomplishments of each individual member.
  9. The interview panel sought to identify the most qualified individual for the position.
  10. The teacher encouraged each individual student to share their ideas and experiences.

FAQs About the word individual

a human being, a single organism, being or characteristic of a single thing or person, separate and distinct from others of the same kind, characteristic of or

man, life, guy,person, human being, bird, human, soul, character, specimen

animal, beast, beast, animal,brute, brute, critter, beastie, critter, beastie

Each individual within the group exhibited unique traits and perspectives.

The therapist emphasized the importance of treating each individual as a whole person.

The researcher selected a diverse sample of individuals to gather a wide range of data.

The policy was designed to benefit all individuals, regardless of their background.