individuality

/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/

noun 2

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

human

VERB + INDIVIDUALITY

have

My younger sister has a strong individuality that makes her stand out from her friends.

express, reflect, show

Her unique hairstyle really expressed her individuality and creativity.

give sth

Her colorful artwork and unique decorations give individuality to an otherwise plain apartment.

recognize

She finally recognized her own individuality after years of trying to fit in with her friends.

retain | lose

PHRASES

a feeling/sense of individuality, the suppression of individuality

Good teachers encourage students to develop a strong sense of individuality rather than simply following rules.

Definitions

noun

The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

It is affirmed, that individuality pervades universal nature; that it is positively the most fundamental and universal principle which the finite mind seems capable of discovering, and the best image of the infinite. There are no two objects in the universe which are precisely alike.

Even in an era when individuality in dress is a cult, his clothes were noticeable. He was wearing a hard hat of the low round kind favoured by hunting men, and with it a black duffle-coat lined with white.

A person.

As persons, therefore—gigantic individualities—they wheeled into the feudal ranks and assumed feudal powers and responsibilities.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a pers

identity

noun — the quality of being individual

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

It is affirmed, that individuality pervades universal nature; that it is positively the most fundamental and universal principle which the finite mind seems capable of discovering, and the best image

Wiktionary

The researchers posit that something they call the “hipster effect” asserts itself in human populations no matter how individualistic we imagine ourselves to be, because it’s individuality itself that

Wiktionary

He is a man of striking individuality.

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That country is where individuality counts.

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Individuality is very important in the West.

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