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individualization

|in-di-vid-u-al-i-za-tion|

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/ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

(individualize)

tailored to individual needs

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounNounAdjective
individualizeindividualizesindividualizedindividualizedindividualizingindividualizationindividualindividualized
Etymology
Etymology Information

'individualization' originates from the Latin word 'individuus,' meaning 'indivisible,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process or action.

Historical Evolution

The term evolved from the Latin 'individuus' to the French 'individualisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'individualization.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'making something indivisible,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something unique to an individual.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the process of making something distinct or unique to an individual.

The individualization of the curriculum allows students to learn at their own pace.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45