individual — a single human being as distinct from a group
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a single human being as distinct from a group
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/
Example Sentences
- The teacher gave individual feedback to each student, even though it took all weekend.
- He's such a unique individual that he puts pineapple on pizza and thinks it's normal.
- Every individual in the group had different opinions about the movie.
individual
NOUN[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/]
a single human being as distinct from a group
Each individual student chose a different book to read.
The coach divided the team and gave each individual player a different task. (IN + DIVIDE → divide the group into separate people = individual)
Each individual artist used the residual paint to create a unique visual design.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'individuus' meaning 'indivisible,' composed of the prefix 'in-' (not) and 'dividuus' (divisible, from 'dividere' meaning to divide). The word entered English in the 14th century through French and Medieval Latin.
Breakdown
in- (not) + divid (divide) + -u- (connecting element) + -al (adjective suffix) = individual
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📝Examples
“The teacher gave individual feedback to each student, even though it took all weekend.”
“He's such a unique individual that he puts pineapple on pizza and thinks it's normal.”
“Every individual in the group had different opinions about the movie.”
“The gym trainer promised individual attention, but there were 50 people in the class.”
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