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

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

Related to INDIVIDUALITY

Synonyms: character, identity, individualism, personality, selfhood, self-identity

Related Words: distinctiveness, idiosyncrasy, oneness, peculiarity, separateness, singleness, singularity, uniqueness; disposition, humor, nature, temper, temperament; independence

Near Antonyms: conformity, conventionality

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Rhymes with INDIVIDUALITY

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