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individuated

 

[ ɪnˈdɪvɪdʒueɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unique identity

Individuated refers to the process of becoming an individual or defining one's unique identity. It is often used in psychological and philosophical contexts to describe the development of personal traits and characteristics that distinguish someone from others. This term suggests a separation from a collective identity, where one's personal values, experiences, and goals come to the forefront. Individuation is often associated with self-discovery and personal growth.

Synonyms

distinctive, individualistic, personalized

Examples of usage

  • The individuated self is central to many psychological theories.
  • Her individuation journey allowed her to embrace her true identity.
  • The artist’s style is a reflection of his individuation process.

Translations

Translations of the word "individuated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 individualizado

🇮🇳 व्यक्तिगत

🇩🇪 individualisiert

🇮🇩 diindividualisasi

🇺🇦 індивідуалізований

🇵🇱 indywidualizowany

🇯🇵 個別化された

🇫🇷 individué

🇪🇸 individualizado

🇹🇷 bireyselleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 개별화된

🇸🇦 مفرد

🇨🇿 individuovaný

🇸🇰 individuovaný

🇨🇳 个体化的

🇸🇮 individualiziran

🇮🇸 einstaklingsbundin

🇰🇿 жеке

🇬🇪 ინდივიდუალური

🇦🇿 şəxsi

🇲🇽 individualizado

Etymology

The term 'individuated' originates from the word 'individuate', which can be traced back to the early 20th century in the context of psychological development. The root 'individual' comes from the Latin 'individuum', meaning 'indivisible', emphasizing the unique and unrepeatable nature of a person. In psychology, particularly in Jungian theory, individuation is a key concept signifying the process through which a person integrates different aspects of the self into a coherent whole. This term reflects a growing understanding of the importance of personal identity in both philosophy and psychology, particularly throughout the 20th century, as the complexities of the human psyche and the importance of self-perception gained significant attention. Over time, 'individuated' has been adopted in various fields to discuss topics related to identity, autonomy, and self-realization.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,897 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.