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Meaning of the word individual in English

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individual

US /ˌɪn.dəˈvɪdʒ.u.əl/
UK /ˌɪn.dəˈvɪdʒ.u.əl/
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Noun

1.

a single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family

Example:
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Every individual has the right to express their opinion.
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The teacher gave each individual student personalized feedback.
Synonym:
personhumanbeingsoulcreature

Adjective

1.

single; separate

Example:
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The artist painted each leaf with individual brushstrokes.
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Each apartment has its own individual entrance.
Synonym:
separatedistinctsingleparticularpersonal
2.

having a distinctive character; unique

Example:
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Her painting style is very individual.
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He has a very individual approach to problem-solving.
Synonym:
uniquedistinctivecharacteristicpeculiarpersonal
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Related Word:
individuallyindividualismindividuality