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Term: INDIVIDUAL
Definition: An individual is one single thing or person, not a group. It cannot be divided into smaller parts.
Definition: Existing as a single, undivided entity or relating to a single person or thing, as opposed to a group.
Examples:
The first example illustrates the first part of the definition, as a cell is an indivisible entity that exists on its own. The second example illustrates the second part of the definition, as the person prefers to work alone rather than in a group. The third example also illustrates the second part of the definition, as each person has their own individual personality that sets them apart from others.