Main Entry: ¹in·di·vid·u·al

Pronunciation: \ˌin-də-ˈvij-wəl, -ˈvi-jə-wəl, -ˈvi-jəl, -ˈvi-jü-əl\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Medieval Latin individualis, from Latin individuus indivisible, from in- + dividuus divided, from dividere to divide

Date: 15th century

1 obsolete : inseparable
2 a : of, relating to, or distinctively associated with an individual <an individual effort> b : being an individual or existing as an indivisible whole c : intended for one person <an individual serving>
3 : existing as a distinct entity : separate
4 : having marked individuality <an individual style>

synonyms see special, characteristic

— in·di·vid·u·al·ly adverb