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

• character
• identity
• individualism
• personality
• selfhood
• self-identity

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

Each look preserved and expressed individuality, femininity, heritage and intention. —Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025

Your heart truly transforms in the spaces that support your individuality. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 May 2025

Fashion becomes a kind of speculative archive—a visual lexicon of memory, cultural inheritance, and individuality. —Najha Zigbi-Johnson, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025

Inspired by iconic photographers Lee Miller and Robert Capa, the collections challenge conventions, celebrating individuality and the enduring power of personal history. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 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