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. James Fenimore Cooper:

    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.

  2. Saint Laurent:

    A sharp take on Saint Laurent classics devised to strengthen individuality.

  3. 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.

  4. Mickey Mehta:

    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!

  5. John Stuart Mill:

    What ever crushes individuality is despotism, no matter what name it is called.

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