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individuation

/ɪndɪvɪdʒʊˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does individuation mean?

noun

The process of becoming an individual or the state of being individual; the act of distinguishing or defining something as a separate entity.

Example

"The individuation of cells in a developing embryo is a crucial process for the formation of a multicellular organism."

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