individuality
noun/ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuˈæləti/
/ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuˈæləti/
[uncountable, countable] (plural individualities)
- the qualities that make somebody/something different from other people or things
- She expresses her individuality through her clothes.
- The plot is credible but the characters lack individuality.
- Every character stands out in the crowd, being true to their individualities.
Extra Examples- Becoming part of a team should not mean the suppression of individuality.
- Each song has its own individuality.
- The pictures give individuality to the room.
- This book will help you recognize your individuality.
- Traditional shop fronts add charm and individuality to High Streets.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- human
- have
- assert
- express
- …
- a feeling of individuality
- a sense of individuality
Word Originearly 17th cent.: in early use from medieval Latin individualitas.
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