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individually

 

[ ˌɪn.dɪˈvɪdʒ.u.ə.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

acting separately or independently

Done by one person at a time. Separate from others. Without being influenced by others.

Synonyms

independently, separately, singly

Examples of usage

  • They were asked to complete the task individually.
  • Each student must work on the assignment individually.
  • She wanted to speak to each of them individually before making a decision.
Context #2 | Adjective

relating to a single person

Of, relating to, or meant for one person. Designed for individual use or possession.

Synonyms

personal, private, single

Examples of usage

  • The hotel rooms were equipped with individually controlled air conditioning.
  • She received individual attention from the teacher.

Translations

Translations of the word "individually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 individualmente

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत रूप से

🇩🇪 einzeln

🇮🇩 secara individu

🇺🇦 індивідуально

🇵🇱 indywidualnie

🇯🇵 個別に

🇫🇷 individuellement

🇪🇸 individualmente

🇹🇷 bireysel olarak

🇰🇷 개별적으로

🇸🇦 على حدة

🇨🇿 individuálně

🇸🇰 individuálne

🇨🇳 单独地

🇸🇮 posamezno

🇮🇸 einstaklingsbundið

🇰🇿 жеке-жеке

🇬🇪 პირადად

🇦🇿 fərdi olaraq

🇲🇽 individualmente

Etymology

The word 'individually' is derived from the Latin word 'individuus', which means 'indivisible'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of individuality and independence has been valued throughout history, leading to the use of this word to emphasize separate or independent actions.

See also: individualism, individualist, individuality, individualization, individualize, individualizer, individualizing, individuals.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,258 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.