Individuate

3 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
     {Individuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Individuating}.]
     To distinguish from others of the species; to endow with
     individuality; to divide into individuals; to discriminate.
  
     Syn: individualize.


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                The soul, as the prime individuating principle,
                and the said reserved portion of matter as an
                essential and radical part of the individuation,
                shall . . . make up and restore the same
                individual person.                  --South.
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                Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that
                have their distinct sense and pleasure. --Dr. H.
                                                    More.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, a. [See {Individual}.]
     Undivided. [Obs.]
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  individuate
       v 1: give individual character to
       2: give individual shape or form to; "Language that
          individuates his memories"