Individual Definition

individual
adjective
  1. being or characteristic of a single thing or person; "individual drops of rain"; "please mark the individual pages"; "they went their individual ways"
  2. separate and distinct from others of the same kind; "mark the individual pages"; "on a case-by-case basis"
  3. characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing; "an individual serving"; "single occupancy"; "a single bed"
  4. concerning one person exclusively; "we all have individual cars"; "each room has a private bath"
noun
  1. a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
  2. a single organism

"Individual" in song lyrics

See how individual is used in real songs:

  • "At the pintacle, take any one, individual"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
  • "Hang with the 3, but I'm still an individual"
    The 7A3 — Everybody Get Loose
  • "creative adaptive, lonely individual"
    Aceyalone — I Think I Know Too Much

Usage tips for "individual"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "individual" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for individual to find words that pair well.

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