individually

[ in-duh-vij-oo-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. one at a time; separately:

   The delegates were introduced individually.

2. personally:

   Each of us is individually responsible.

3. in an individual or personally unique manner:

   Her interpretation was individually conceived.

Word History and Origins

Origin of individually¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; individual + -ly

Example Sentences

These individually managed funds are divided by local authority, making it more costly, because each fund is paying its own management and administration fees.

From BBC

When people are made to feel like nothing really matters anymore, and the “system” and “the elites” and their society are broken and illegitimate, they will engage in behavior that is individually and collectively destructive.

From Salon

"More often than not, they're just talking individually on their phones to their phone group chat, rather than face to face."

From BBC

Photographs of players adorn the walls and for the official photoshoot they were individually styled, wearing a number of high-profile designers.

From BBC

The filters come in three colors — red, copper or black — and can be purchased individually or as part of a set with a bag of Nguyen’s own Nam coffee beans.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• alone
• independently
• personally