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Webster 1913 Edition


Individuate

Inˊdi-vid′u-ate

,
Adj.
[See
Individual
.]
Undivided.
[Obs.]

Inˊdi-vid′u-ate

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Individuated
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Individuating
.]
To distinguish from others of the species; to endow with individuality; to divide into individuals; to discriminate.

Syn. – individualize.
The soul, as the prime
individuating
principle, and the said reserved portion of matter as an essential and radical part of the individuation, shall . . . make up and restore the same individual person.
South.
Life is
individuated
into infinite numbers, that have their distinct sense and pleasure.
Dr. H. More.

Webster 1828 Edition


Individuate

INDIVID'UATE

,
Adj.
Undivided.

INDIVID'UATE

,
Verb.
T.
To make single to distinguish from others of the species.
Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have their distinct sense and pleasure.

Definition 2024


individuate

individuate

English

Verb

individuate (third-person singular simple present individuates, present participle individuating, simple past and past participle individuated)

  1. To make, or cause to appear, individual.
    • 1988, December 16, “Jonathan Rosenbaum”, in A Perversion of the Past:
      [] Mississippi Burning opts for an endless spectacle of fires and beatings instead, taking care not to individuate too many of the black victims for fear of alienating "our society" [<span title="(as opposed to the "Film Industry")">…] .

Derived terms

Adjective

individuate (comparative more individuate, superlative most individuate)

  1. undivided

Italian

Verb

individuate f

  1. plural of individuato

Adjective

individuate f

  1. plural of individuato

Verb

individuate

  1. Second person plural present tense and imperative of individuare