individuate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le processus par lequel quelque chose est distingué comme entité distincte ou séparée, ou par lequel une entité devient une essence individuelle.

A verb used to indicate the process of making something distinct or separate, or of becoming an individual entity.

1. Give individual characterC2formal

   To make something distinct or unique by giving it a specific character or identity.

   Individualiser

   • The artist's style individuates each of his paintings.
   • Cultural traditions help individuate a community.
   • Her unique approach individuates her work from others.

   Synonymescharacterizedifferentiatedistinguishparticularize

2. Give individual shape or formC2formal

   To give a distinct, separate shape or form to something, making it identifiable as an individual entity.

   Donner une forme individuelle

   • The sculptor individuated the figure from the block of marble.
   • In psychology, the process of individuation helps a person develop a distinct personality.
   • The design individuates each product in the series.

   Synonymesdifferentiatedistinguishparticularizeseparateset apartsingle out

   Antonymesmergeunify