individuate

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

individuate
    v 1: give individual character to
    2: give individual shape or form to; "Language that individuates
       his memories"

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
   {Individuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Individuating}.]
   To distinguish from others of the species; to endow with
   individuality; to divide into individuals; to discriminate.

   Syn: individualize.
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              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.
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              Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that
              have their distinct sense and pleasure. --Dr. H.
                                                  More.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Individuate \In`di*vid"u*ate\, a. [See {Individual}.]
   Undivided. [Obs.]
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