individuality

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The characteristics that contribute to the differentiation or distinction of someone or something from a group of otherwise comparable identity. uncountable
    — It is affirmed, that individuality pervades universal nature; that it is positively the most fundamental and universal principle which the finite mind seems capable of discovering, and the best image of the infinite. There are no two objects in the universe which are precisely alike.
  2. A person. countable
    — As persons, therefore—gigantic individualities—they wheeled into the feudal ranks and assumed feudal powers and responsibilities.

词形变化

individualities plural

词汇关系

相关词
dividuality individual

词源

Etymology tree
English individual
Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂
Proto-Indo-European *-ts
Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts
Latin -itāsder.
Old French -itebor.
Middle English -ite
English -ity
English individuality
From individual + -ity.
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