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in·di·vid·u·ate
I. \ˌindəˈvij(ə)wə̇]t, -jəˌwā], usu ]d.+V\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin individuatus, past participle of individuare to individuate
1. : undivided, inseparable
2. obsolete : individualized
II. \-jəˌwāt, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin individuatus, past participle of individuare, from Latin individuus indivisible — more at individual
1. : to give individuality to : distinguish from others of the same species
< the characters that … individuate him from all other writers — George Saintsbury >
2. : to form into a distinct entity : give individual form to
< symbolism of language which individuates a man's private memories — D.G.Mitchell > |