individual

• Bezieht sich auf eine einzelne Person oder Sache, die für sich betrachtet wird, oder auf etwas, das einer bestimmten Person eigen ist.

Describes something that is single, separate, or belonging to a particular person.

1. Single or separateB1formal

   Relating to one person or thing, rather than a group.

   Individuell

   • Each individual student received a certificate.
   • The teacher gave individual attention to every child.
   • We need to consider the individual needs of each patient.

   Synonymediscretedistinctloneparticularseparatesinglesolespecific

   Antonymecollectivecommonjointshared

2. Distinctive or uniqueB2formal

   Characteristic of a particular person or thing; distinctive.

   Individuell

   • She has a very individual style of painting.
   • His individual approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.
   • The restaurant offers an individual menu for each guest.

   Synonymecharacteristicdistinctiveidiosyncraticparticularpeculiarpersonalsingularspecialunique

   Antonymecommongeneralgenericuniversal

• Substantiv, das ein einzelnes Lebewesen oder eine einzelne Sache bezeichnet, das bzw. die getrennt von einer Gruppe oder Art betrachtet wird; auch eine einzelne Person als eigenständiges Wesen.

A noun referring to a single person, animal, or thing considered separately from a group or species.

1. Single personA2formal

   A single human being as distinct from a group.

   Einzelperson

   • Each individual must complete the form separately.
   • The rights of the individual are protected by law.
   • She is a talented individual with many skills.

   Synonymehumanhuman beingmortalsomebodysomeonesoul

   Antonymecrowdgroup

2. Distinct entityB1formal

   A person considered separately from others, often with unique characteristics.

   Individuum

   • He is a very private individual who keeps to himself.
   • The school treats each student as an individual.
   • She is a remarkable individual who has achieved great things.

   Synonymecharactercreaturehumanhuman beingmortalpersonagesomebodysomeonesoul

   Antonymecollectivegroupmass