individuate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb give individual character to
  2. verb give individual shape or form to
    • Language that individuates his memories

WordNet


In`di*vid"u*ate adjective
Etymology
See Individual.
Definitions
  1. Undivided. Obs.
In`di*vid"u*ate transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Individuated (); present participle & verbal noun Individuating
Definitions
  1. To distinguish from others from others of the species; to endow with individuality; to divide into individuals; to discriminate.
    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.
    Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have their distinct sense and pleasure. Dr. H. More.

Webster 1913