individuation

• Nom désignant le processus par lequel un individu se distingue d'un groupe ou d'une espèce, ou la qualité d'être distinct et singulier.

A noun referring to the process of distinguishing an individual from a generic group or species, or the quality of being distinct and individual.

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1. Distinguishing the individualC2formal

   The process of distinguishing or separating an individual from a generic group or species.

   Distinguer l'individu

   • The psychologist studied the process of individuation in adolescents.
   • Individuation is key to understanding personal identity.
   • The artist's work explores the individuation of each subject.

   Synonymesdifferentiationdistinctionindividualizationparticularizationseparation

   Antonymesassimilationconformityhomogenizationintegrationuniformity

2. Quality of being individualC2formal

   The state or quality of being distinct and separate from others.

   Caractère individuel

   • Her individuation was evident in her unique style of dress.
   • The philosopher argued for the importance of individuation in society.
   • Each person's individuation contributes to the diversity of the community.

   Synonymesdistinctnessindividualityparticularityseparatenesssingularityuniqueness

   Antonymesconformitysamenessuniformity