individuals

Meanings

• Noun

  A single human being, as opposed to a group or society.

  - "Each individual in the classroom was asked to share their thoughts."
  - "The health of every individual is important in a community."

• Noun

  A person identified by a particular name.

  - "The author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an individual whose work I admire."
  - "Historical figures like Alexander the Great are well-known individuals."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100451"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with individuals
rives , hives , dives , mives

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Individuals (English) : A single human being
   

2. Individuals (English) : A group of people
   

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Variants

List of all variants of individuals that leads to same result
individual , individuals

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Individuals, Individual, Individuals'

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Late Middle English: from Old French indivis, from in- 'not' + divis 'divided'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'individual' was first used in English in the late 14th century.

2. In ancient Greece, individuals were often identified by their patronymic, which means 'son of'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Collective: The opposite of an individual, referring to a group of people or things.

2. Person: A more general term for an individual, often used interchangeably.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Individuals have been a central focus of human society throughout history. They are the building blocks of families, communities, and civilizations. In literature, individuals have been portrayed as heroes, villains, and every character in between. In art, individuals have been the subjects of countless paintings, sculptures, and photographs. In music, individuals have been the inspiration for countless songs.

How to Memorize "individuals"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a single person standing alone.
   - Visualize a person with a unique identity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'individual' with the idea of uniqueness.
   - Think of a person you know well and remember their individual characteristics.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I-D-E-A: Identity, Distinct, Essential, Autonomous.

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