Individual
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family. The term emphasises the unique characteristics and identity of one person separate from collective entities.
“Each individual has the right to express their own opinion freely.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌɪndɪˈvɪʤuəl/
Syllables
in·di·vid·u·al
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Wordle
10-letter word with four I's and repeated D and U; common academic term
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; excellent for using multiple I tiles efficiently
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