individual

UK/.indi'vidʒuәl/US

NGSL 1kIELTSGREB1

Definitions

A single person, considered separately from a group.

个人；个体

adj.

Single; relating to one person or thing.

单独的；个别的

adj.

Distinctive; characteristic of one person.

独特的；有个性的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived

in-not, opposite of

dividusee, look

-alrelating to, having the nature of

=individual

in- (not) + dividuus (divisible) = 'undividable.' An individual is the smallest unit you can't split further — one person. NOTE: this root is dīvidere (to divide), NOT vidēre (to see). individual is a false friend here and is likely mis-linked to vis; see data_issues.

Root vis still carries 107 more words

Common Collocations

1.individual person个人
2.individual differences个体差异

Example Sentences

1.
Each individual has the right to vote.
2.
We tailor the program to individual needs.

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