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

How to Decide What's Right for Your Family Most adolescents who are interested in a piercing want them as a form of self-expression and to show their individuality, says Beth Oller, MD, a family physician with Rooks County Health Center. —Sherri Gordon, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025

The Radiance keeps its followers under a mass collective hypnosis, while the Pale King offers individuality, and manages to win the bugs over to his side. —Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Joining forces with Crate & Barrel means this level of storytelling through design is accessible on a broader scale, using solid materials and a foundational palette to create a space that projects individuality. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2025

Katseye’s lesson in ensemble dressing Effective ensemble dressing balances individuality with creative cohesion. —Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 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