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individual

[in-duh-vij-oo-uhl] / ˌɪn dəˈvɪdʒ u əl /
ADJECTIVE
distinctive, exclusive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lone original particular personal respective separate single singular sole special specific
STRONG
characteristic diacritic express solitary
WEAK
alone definite diagnostic different discrete distinct especial idiopathic idiosyncratic indivisible odd only own peculiar personalized proper reserved secluded select several uncommon unique unitary unusual
Antonyms
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combined common general indefinite mixed normal ordinary together unimportant united usual
NOUN
singular person, thing
Synonyms
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child entity human being man party person woman
STRONG
being body character creature dude existence material matter mortal number personage self singleton somebody soul stuff substance type unit
WEAK
something
Antonyms
STRONG
abstract inanimate nothing nothingness one
WEAK
group

Example Sentences

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It shows that factors such as coordination, strength, limb mechanics, and individual physical traits all combine to influence how someone runs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Pasqal’s quantum systems use neutral atom technology, in which individual atoms are trapped and manipulated in a vacuum by laser beams.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But the route here has involved individual detours during their hiatus.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Among individual retailers, Home Depot’s stock jumped 5.4% toward its biggest increase in a year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

In each subject, the anchor standards are broken down further into individual goals and objectives for each grade level.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin