individuation

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /ˌɪndəˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/ UK /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Freq #149329

Meanings

1

noun
the process or principle by which an individual is distinguished from other individuals or from a universal kind

The philosopher proposed continuity through time as a principle of individuation.
2

noun
the development of a distinct and integrated individual personality

In Jungian psychology, individuation involves integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the self.

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Synonyms

1 noun · the process or principle by... individualizationdifferentiation

2 noun · the development of a... self-realizationpersonal integration

Opposites

deindividuation

Word family

Derived forms deindividuation

Related forms individualindividuateindividuality

Etymology

From individuate + -ion, ultimately from Medieval Latin individuare, 'to make individual,' based on Latin individuus, 'indivisible.' The philosophical term asks what makes a being this particular individual.

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Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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# individuation

**Type:** Word
**Level:** C2
**Part of speech:** noun
**IPA (US):** /ˌɪndəˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/
**IPA (UK):** /ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/
**Frequency rank:** 149329

## Meanings
1. the process or principle by which an individual is distinguished from other individuals or from a universal kind
2. the development of a distinct and integrated individual personality

## Examples
- The philosopher proposed continuity through time as a principle of individuation.
- In Jungian psychology, individuation involves integrating conscious and unconscious aspects of the self.

## Synonyms
- individualization
- differentiation

## Antonyms
- deindividuation

## Derived Forms
- deindividuation

## Related Forms
- individual
- individuate
- individuality

## Etymology
From individuate + -ion, ultimately from Medieval Latin individuare, 'to make individual,' based on Latin individuus, 'indivisible.' The philosophical term asks what makes a being this particular individual.

## Topics
- Actions & Processes
- Word Formation & Derivatives

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