Ĭn'dĭ-vĭd'ū-ate1, a.
a. [L. Lat. individuatus, p. p. of individuare; It. individuato, Sp. individuado, Fr. individuē.] Undivided. [Obs.]
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Individuate
Ĭn/dĭ-vĭd/ū-āte2, v. t.
v. t. [imp. & p. p. INDIVIDUATED; p. pr. & vb. n. INDIVIDUATING.] [L. Lat. individuare, individuatum, It. individuare, Sp. individuar, Fr. individuer. See INDIVIDUAL.]
Sense 1. To distinguish from others of the species; to make single.
Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have their distinct sense and pleasure. More.
Sense 2. To cause to exist as an individual whole.
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. Smith.