indiv.
8.8
A single person or thing considered separately from others
- noun
- /ˈɪndɪv/
:
individuo
- Each indiv. participating in the program will receive personalized feedback.
Examples
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Researchers tracked the progress of each indiv. over a six-month period.
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Each indiv. in the survey was asked to complete a questionnaire.
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The results were recorded for every indiv. in the experiment.
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Each indiv. must submit their own application.
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The report focuses on each indiv. in the study.
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Every indiv. in the community has unique talents that contribute to the group's success.
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The teacher focused on the needs of each indiv., tailoring her approach to suit them.
Surface Forms
indiv. singular
Etymology
Indiv. as a noun is an abbreviation of individual. The word comes from in- 'not' + divide 'to separate', giving the idea of a single, 'not divided' unit, which is why an indiv. means one person or thing apart from a group.
