Individual

German Meaning

Einzelne

Person

Individuum

Einzelperson

Mensch

individuell

einzeln

eigen

English Meaning

  1. Of or relating to an individual, especially a single human: individual consciousness.
  2. By or for one person: individual work; an individual portion.
  3. Existing as a distinct entity; separate: individual drops of rain.
  4. Marked by or expressing individuality; distinctive or individualistic: an individual way of dressing.
  5. Special; particular: Each variety of melon has its individual flavor and texture.
  6. Serving to identify or set apart: "There was nothing individual about him except a deep scar ... across his right cheekā€ ( Rebecca West).
  7. A single human considered apart from a society or community: the rights of the individual.
  8. A human regarded as a unique personality: always treated her clients as individuals.
  9. A person distinguished from others by a special quality.
  10. Usage Problem A person.
  11. A single animal or plant as distinguished from a species, community, or group.
  12. A member of a collection or set; a specimen.