individuality
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dəˌvɪdʒ noun, plural in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties.
1.
the particular character, or aggregate of qualities, that distinguishes one person or thing from others; sole and personal nature: a person of marked individuality.
2.
individualities, individual characteristics.
3.
a person or thing of individual or distinctive character.
4.
state or quality of being individual; existence as a distinct individual.
5.
the interests of the individual as distinguished from the interests of the community.
Related forms
non·in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty, noun, plural non·in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | distinctive or unique character or personality: a work of great individuality |
| 2. | the qualities that distinguish one person or thing from another; identity |
| 3. | the state or quality of being a separate entity; discreteness |
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Word Origin & History
individuality
"the aggregate of one's idiosyncrasies," 1610s, from individual + -ity.
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Example sentences
These hotels offer what many of the larger chains lack, individuality and personality.
Art that works tells the old stories in new ways, in dance through a fresh choreographic voice or the individuality of performers.
For the military itself, individuality and self-purpose are anathemas to be banished.
Couples differ in their relative need for a sense of togetherness versus individuality.
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