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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

1obsolete : inseparable2 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 : separate4: having marked individuality <an individual style>

synonyms see special, characteristic

— in·di·vid·u·al·ly adverb

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