verb (used with object), in·di·vid·u·at·ed, in·di·vid·u·at·ing.
- to form into an individual or distinct entity.
- to give an individual or distinctive character to; individualize.
verb (used without object), in·di·vid·u·at·ed, in·di·vid·u·at·ing.
- to make distinctions: to individuate among one’s students.
- to become individualized or distinctive: With maturity, the artist individuated.
verb (tr)
- to give individuality or an individual form to
- to distinguish from others of the same species or group; individualize
1610s, from Medieval Latin individuatus, past participle of individuare, from Latin individuus (see individual). Related: Individuated; individuating.