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individuality

in·di·vi·duality

UK/ˌɪndɪvɪd͡ʒuˈælɪti/ US/ˌɪˌndɪvɪdʒuˈælɪti/ uncommon

noun

1.

the quality of being individual

  • “so absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality”
2.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

  • “you can lose your identity when you join the army”

Origin

From individual + -ity.

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