individual (인-디-비-쥬얼 (강세: 비)) — 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/
Korean meaning: 개인, 개체
Korean pronunciation: 인-디-비-쥬얼 (강세: 비)
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
An individual student receives recognition while others watch from the audience
Each individual's habitual isolation breaks their mutual connection
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🌳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.
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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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