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individualized

|in/di/vid/u/al/ized|

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/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəˌlaɪzd/

(individualize)

tailored to individual needs

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

'individualized' originates from the verb 'individualize,' which comes from the Latin word 'individuus,' meaning 'indivisible.'

Historical Evolution

'individualize' evolved from the Latin 'individuus' through the French 'individualiser,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'individualize.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to make something unique to an individual,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

made or designed to fit the needs of a particular person.

The teacher provided individualized instruction to each student.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45