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Definition of Individuation
1. Noun. Discriminating the individual from the generic group or species.
Exact synonyms: Individualisation, Individualization
Generic synonyms: Discrimination, Secernment
Derivative terms: Individualise, Individualize, Individuate
Generic synonyms: Discrimination, Secernment
Derivative terms: Individualise, Individualize, Individuate
2. Noun. The quality of being individual. "So absorbed by the movement that she lost all sense of individuality"
Exact synonyms: Individualism, Individuality
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Singularity, Uniqueness, Distinctiveness, Peculiarity, Speciality, Specialness, Specialty
Attributes: Individual, Single
Derivative terms: Individualist, Individualistic, Individual, Individuate, Individuate
Antonyms: Commonality
Generic synonyms: Trait
Specialized synonyms: Singularity, Uniqueness, Distinctiveness, Peculiarity, Speciality, Specialness, Specialty
Attributes: Individual, Single
Derivative terms: Individualist, Individualistic, Individual, Individuate, Individuate
Antonyms: Commonality
Definition of Individuation
1. n. The act of individuating or state of being individuated; individualization.
Definition of Individuation
1. Noun. The process of individuating or individualizing. ¹
2. Noun. (philosophy) The distinction of the individual from the general or universal. ¹
3. Noun. (biology) The differentiation of tissues. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Individuation
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Medical Definition of Individuation
1. A process of differentiation having for its goal the development of the individual personality. (12 Dec 1998)