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individuality


in·di·vid·u·al·i·ty

noun \-ˌvi-jə-ˈwa-lə-tē\
plural in·di·vid·u·al·i·ties

Definition of INDIVIDUALITY

1
a : total character peculiar to and distinguishing an individual from others b : personality
2
archaic : the quality or state of being indivisible
3
: separate or distinct existence
4
: individual, person
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Examples of INDIVIDUALITY

  1. She uses her clothing to express her individuality.
  2. materials that highlight the individuality of each piece in the collection

First Known Use of INDIVIDUALITY

1614

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Rhymes with INDIVIDUALITY

artificiality, confidentiality, consequentiality, constitutionality, homosexuality, hypersexuality, immateriality, intellectuality, intersexuality, superficiality, territoriality, two-dimensionality, uncongeniality, unconventionality, virtual reality

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