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individually

|in/di/vid/u/al/ly|

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/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəli/

(individual)

single entity

Base FormPluralNoun
individualindividualsindividuality
Etymology
Etymology Information

'individually' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'individuus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'dividuus' meant 'divisible.'

Historical Evolution

'individuus' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'individualis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'individual' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not divisible,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'separately or one at a time.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

separately or one at a time.

Each student was assessed individually.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35