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
individuality, individualism, individuationnoun
the quality of being individual
"so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"
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
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
individualitynoun
The characteristics which contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.
individualitynoun
A person.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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
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
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
Individualitynoun
the quality or state of being individual or constituting an individual; separate or distinct existence; oneness; unity
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
Etymology: [Cf. F. individualit.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Individuality
Those psychological characteristics which differentiate individuals from one another.
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
INDIVIDUALITY
A harmless trait possessed by one's self. The same trait in others is downright idiocy.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of individuality in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of individuality in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of individuality in a Sentence
Individuality is the aim of political liberty. By leaving to the citizen as much freedom of action and of being, as comports with order and the rights of others, the institutions render him truly a freeman. He is left to pursue his means of happiness in his own manner.
A sharp take on Saint Laurent classics devised to strengthen individuality.
Gravis Marketing President Doug Kaplan:
Hillary Clinton wants to differentiate herself from Donald Trump. In the past, she has said ‘it takes a village’ which pushed a message of community rather than individuality.
Participate in the process of change without compromising on your individuality. Then let mother nature decide, as nature never takes sides but restores balance. Be open ended respecting all individuals, regarding all perspective and MickeyMize life. Share this to promote a healthy and a democratic way of living. Welcome the change!
What ever crushes individuality is despotism, no matter what name it is called.
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