individuality

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​i·​ty ˌin-də-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē 

plural individualities

1

a

: total character peculiar to and distinguishing an individual from others

b

: personality

2

: separate or distinct existence

3

: individual, person

4

archaic : the quality or state of being indivisible

Synonyms

• identity
• personality

Examples of individuality in a Sentence

She uses her clothing to express her individuality.

materials that highlight the individuality of each piece in the collection

Recent Examples on the Web

Initiating divorce allows women to reorganize their lives and explore their individuality once again. —Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025

For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025

If monocropping is bad for our food and our health, then its counterpart — monoculture — is just as bad for our brains and individuality. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

To combat this, a central thesis of Holliday’s book is encouraging individuality and celebrating difference. —Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Rhymes for individuality

• confidentiality
• constitutionality
• immateriality
• intellectuality
• intersectionality
• intertextuality
• referentiality
• superficiality
• territoriality
• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality

Kids Definition

individuality

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​i·​ty ˌin-də-ˌvij-ə-ˈwal-ət-ē 

plural individualities

1

: the qualities that make one person or thing different from all others

2

: the quality or state of being an individual