1in·di·vid·u·al 
/ˌɪndəˈvɪʤəwəl/ adjective
/ˌɪndəˈvɪʤəwəl/ adjective 1 always used before a noun : of, relating to, or existing as just one member or part of a larger group
▪ What are the individual traits/characteristics of the breed? ▪ The doctor carefully evaluates the individual needs of her patients. ▪ Students will receive as much individual attention as possible. ▪ The book is divided into individual [=separate] chapters. ▪ Each individual [=particular] case is different. 2 [more individual; most individual] : having a special and unusual quality that is easily seen
▪ She has a very individual style of writing. ▪ a pattern as individual as a fingerprint 3 always used before a noun : intended or designed for one person
▪ individual servings of dessert
▪ What are the individual traits/characteristics of the breed? ▪ The doctor carefully evaluates the individual needs of her patients. ▪ Students will receive as much individual attention as possible. ▪ The book is divided into individual [=separate] chapters. ▪ Each individual [=particular] case is different.
▪ She has a very individual style of writing. ▪ a pattern as individual as a fingerprint
▪ individual servings of dessert
— in·di·vid·u·al·ly adverb
▪ Each student met individually [=separately] with the teacher. ▪ bowls individually crafted from wood ▪ Individually they don't amount to much, but as a group they're very powerful.
▪ Each student met individually [=separately] with the teacher. ▪ bowls individually crafted from wood ▪ Individually they don't amount to much, but as a group they're very powerful.
