individual: значение и определения

Of or relating to an individual, especially a single human: individual consciousness. By or for one person: individual work; an individual portion.

Existing as a distinct entity; separate: individual drops of rain.

Marked by or expressing individuality; distinctive or individualistic: an individual way of dressing. Special; particular: Each variety of melon has its individual flavor and texture. Serving to identify or set apart:"There was nothing individual about him except a deep scar .. across his right cheek"(Rebecca West).

A single human considered apart from a society or community: the rights of the individual. A human regarded as a distinctive or unique personality: always treated her clients as individuals; felt he was quite an individual.

A single organism as distinguished from a species, community, or group.

A member of a collection or set; a specimen.