individuum

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​um
ˌindəˈvijəwəm
plural individua
-wə
or individuums
1
: an individual instance or an individual being as distinguished from a group of similar instances or beings
2
[Latin] : an indivisible entity
specifically : atom sense 1a

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Latin, indivisible entity, atom, from neuter of individuus indivisible

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of individuum was in the 15th century

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“Individuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/individuum. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

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