| Pronunciation: | | `indu'vijoo`eyt
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| Matching Terms: | | individuation, individuator
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WordNet Dictionary |
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- [v] give individual shape or form to; "Language that individuates his memories"
- [v] give individual character to
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| | See Also: | | characterise, characterize, form, shape |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\In`di*vid"u*ate\, a. [See {Individual}.]
Undivided. [Obs.]
\In`di*vid"u*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Individua}ted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Individuating}.]
To distinguish from others from others of the species; to
endow with individuality; to divide into individuals; to
discriminate.
The soul, as the prime individuating principle, and the
said reserved portion of matter as an essential and
radical part of the individuation, shall . . . make up
and restore the same individual person. --South.
Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have
their distinct sense and pleasure. --Dr. H. More.
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