individuate

• 表示将某物视为独立或分开的个体，或使其成为具有独特个性的实体的过程。

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.

   赋予个性

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

   同义词characterizedifferentiatedistinguishparticularize

2. Give individual shape or formC2formal

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

   使个体化

   • 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.

   同义词differentiatedistinguishparticularizeseparateset apartsingle out

   反义词mergeunify