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individual — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • individual noun A single person, considered on their own rather than as part of a group.
  • singleton noun The only card of its suit in a card player's hand.

Senses

individual is used for these senses in English:

  • individual Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.
  • individual Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.
  • place mat A protective mat, usually heat-resistant, placed under a single person's tableware (including cutlery) at the dining table.
  • singleton A single object, especially one of a group.

individual — full definition

  1. noun A single person, considered on their own rather than as part of a group.
  2. adjective Relating to or meant for one particular person or thing, rather than several.

singleton — full definition

  1. noun The only card of its suit in a card player's hand.
  2. noun A baby or animal born alone rather than as part of a twin or multiple birth.
  3. noun (programming) A design pattern where a class can only ever be created as one single object.

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