individuality

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the quality of being individual

   I was so absorbed by the movement that I lost all sense of individuality.

2. 2
   noun

   The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity.

   It is affirmed, that individuality pervades universal nature; that it is positively the most fundamental and universal principle which the finite mind seems capable of discovering, and the best image of the infinite. There are no two objects in the universe which are precisely alike.

3. 3
   noun

   A person.

   As persons, therefore—gigantic individualities—they wheeled into the feudal ranks and assumed feudal powers and responsibilities.

4. 4
   noun

   the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

Etymology

From individual + -ity.