Hypertext Webster Gateway: "Individuate"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, a. [See {Individual}.]
Undivided. [Obs.]
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Individua}ted (?); p. pr. & vb. n. {Individuating}.]
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.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
individuate
v 1: give individual character to
2: give individual shape or form to; "Language that
individuates his memories"
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