Individual
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪd.ju.əl/
US
/ˌɪn.dəˈvɪd.ju.əl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
(n) : A single person or thing.
(adj) : Separate and unique.
(adj) : Separate and unique.
Example
"(n) : Every individual is important and valued on our website."
"(adj) : Each individual student has different strengths and weaknesses."
"(adj) : She wears clothes that reflect her individual style and personality."
Explanation
Individual means a single person or thing. For example, each individual in the class has a different favourite colour. It can also describe personal qualities, like he has individual talent in writing. As an adjective, it refers to something separate, unique, or personal, like she has an individual style of painting that makes her work stand out from others.