Wordnet 3.0
VERB (2)
1.
give individual character to;
2.
give individual shape or form to;
- Example: "Language that individuates his memories"
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, a. [See Individual.]
Undivided. [Obs.]
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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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WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
individuate
v 1: give individual character to
2: give individual shape or form to; "Language that individuates
his memories"