individuating
Making uniquely identifiable
Individuating means distinguishing something as a distinct entity or giving it individual character.
The term appears in philosophy and psychology, where it describes the process of identifying what makes one thing separate from another, or how a person develops a unique identity: What criteria are we using for individuating species?
The child is individuating from the parent.
Identifying distinct features
- distinguishingIdentifying differences
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
- identifyingDetermining what something is
- specifyingStating precisely
particularizing · delineating · demarcating · singling out · setting apart · marking · characterizing · defining
Individual identity, personhood
- self-conceptOne's own identity perception
- personal identityOne's defining characteristics
- distinctivenessQuality of being distinguishable
- subjectivityPersonal viewpoint coloring perception
autonomy · self-awareness · uniqueness · personality · ego · self-perception · authenticity · separateness
Process of becoming complete
- self-actualizationAchieving one's complete potential
- formationCreation or arrangement
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
- emergenceComing into existence
becoming · unfolding · growth · self-realization · nurturing · cultivation · psychological development · self-discovery
Readily identifiable, set apart
- singularOne in number
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
- particularSpecific or fussy
- specificClearly defined, not vague
unique · discrete · separate · one-of-a-kind · distinct · differentiated · specialized · personalized
differentiating
Identifying distinct features
- distinguishingIdentifying differences
- discriminatingShowing careful judgment
- identifyingDetermining what something is
specifying · particularizing · delineating · demarcating · singling out · setting apart · marking · characterizing · defining · recognizing
selfhood
Individual identity, personhood
- self-conceptOne's own identity perception
- personal identityOne's defining characteristics
- distinctivenessQuality of being distinguishable
subjectivity · autonomy · self-awareness · uniqueness · personality · ego · self-perception · authenticity · separateness · self-definition
maturation
Process of becoming complete
- self-actualizationAchieving one's complete potential
- formationCreation or arrangement
- differentiationRecognizing meaningful differences
emergence · becoming · unfolding · growth · self-realization · nurturing · cultivation · psychological development · self-discovery · personal growth
distinctive
Readily identifiable, set apart
- singularOne in number
- idiosyncraticDistinctively individual in nature
- particularSpecific or fussy
specific · unique · discrete · separate · one-of-a-kind · distinct · differentiated · specialized · personalized · bespoke
individuatinghomogenizing
Making consistent throughout
standardizing · generalizing · normalizing · stereotyping · conforming
individuatingaggregating
Collecting into a total
collectivizing · merging · grouping · lumping · massing