Etymology

Noun

1. A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

   He is an unusual individual.

2. An object, be it a thing or an agent, as contrasted to a class.
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     Adjective

     
     
     
     1. Relating to a single person or thing as opposed to more than one.

        As we can't print them all together, the individual pages will have to be printed one by one.

     2. Intended for a single person as opposed to more than one person.

        individual personal pension; individual cream cakes