Word: Individual

Pronunciation

/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

Definitions

• Noun: A single person considered separately from others; a distinct being or entity. Example: “Each individual has their own unique set of talents.”
  • As a countable noun: “The individuals in the group had different opinions.”
  • As an uncountable noun (rarely used): “Individuality is what sets us apart from one another.”
• Adjective: Separate; distinct; not shared by others. Example: “Each student has their individual learning style.”

Phrases

• “As an individual”: Referring to a person in isolation from a group or collective.
• “Individual rights”: Rights that belong to each person as a separate entity.
• “In the individual sports category”: Referring to sports where athletes compete on their own rather than as part of a team.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company policy applies to all employees, regardless of their individual roles.”
• Adjective: “She values her individual freedom to make personal choices.”

Synonyms

• Person
• Human being
• Entity
• Single
• Unique
• Separate
• Distinct
• Singular
• Specific (as an adjective)