What does Individuality mean?

Definitions for Individuality
ˌɪn dəˌvɪdʒ uˈæl ɪ tiin·di·vid·u·al·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. individuality, individualism, individuationnoun

    the quality of being individual

    "so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"

  2. identity, personal identity, individualitynoun

    the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

    "you can lose your identity when you join the army"

GCIDE

  1. Individualitynoun

    A habit of thinking and acting in one's own distinctive manner and as one believes appropriate, not being heavily influenced by the opinions of others; -- of people.

Wiktionary

  1. individualitynoun

    The characteristics which contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

  2. individualitynoun

    A person.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Individualitynoun

    Separate or distinct existence.

    Etymology: from individual.

    Crambe would tell his instructor, that all men were not singular; that individuality could hardly be predicated of any man; for it was commonly said that a man is not the same he was, and that mad men are beside themselves. Arbuthnot.

Wikipedia

  1. individuality

    An individual is that which exists as a distinct entity. Individuality (or self-hood) is the state or quality of being an individual; particularly (in the case of humans) of being a person unique from other people and possessing one's own needs or goals, rights and responsibilities. The concept of an individual features in diverse fields, including biology, law, and philosophy.

ChatGPT

  1. individuality

    Individuality is the quality or characteristic that distinguishes one person or thing from others. It refers to the unique traits and attributes that make someone or something distinct and separate from the rest. Individuality often refers to the freedom and ability to think, act, and make decisions independently.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Individualitynoun

    the quality or state of being individual or constituting an individual; separate or distinct existence; oneness; unity

  2. Individualitynoun

    the character or property appropriate or peculiar to an individual; that quality which distinguishes one person or thing from another; the sum of characteristic traits; distinctive character; as, he is a person of marked individuality

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. individualit.]

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Individuality

    Those psychological characteristics which differentiate individuals from one another.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz

  1. INDIVIDUALITY

    A harmless trait possessed by one's self. The same trait in others is downright idiocy.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Individuality in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Individuality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Individuality in a Sentence

  1. Martin Fritz:

    1). When there is enough for all, all should have enough 2). Truths pose as facts with meaning 3). How you act is who you are 4). We are all atheists, we are all believers 5). The meaning of life is found in the attempt to turn our truths into facts 6). Culture is the immortalization of individuality

  2. Eugène Delacroix:

    I live in company with a body, a silent companion, exacting and eternal. He it is who notes that individuality which is the seal of the weakness of our race. My soul has wings, but the brutal jailer is strict.

  3. Mike Kallenberger:

    Local, craft, cooperation, individuality — these are Millennial values, they see their personal values reflected in Big Beer and every other small-scale artisan product on the market. Big Beer’s not so much anti-corporate as a search for authentic products that speak to them. Knowing who made what they eat and drink — that’s craft.

  4. Navy Rear Admiral David Proctor:

    The RNZN is a modern and professional organization that embraces individuality and personality, however, we are a military organization and with that comes certain expectations on our personnel in terms of dress and appearance.

  5. Rory Harvey:

    Each vehicle will be a custom-commissioned celebration of a client's individuality, leveraging innovative design, authentic materials and the latest in automotive technology.

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