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individuality
The totality of the unique features and qualities that distinguish a person or thing from all others; personal distinctiveness.
Sie drückt ihre Individualität durch ihre kreative und ungewöhnliche Kleidung aus.
She expresses her individuality through her creative and unusual clothing.
This noun belongs to a word family: it is derived from the adjective 'individuell' (individual). The ending '-ität' is often attached to adjectives, especially those ending in -ell, -al, or -ar, to form an abstract noun.
Jeder Mensch hat eine individuelle Persönlichkeit.
Every person has an individual personality.
'Individualität' (individuality) is often combined with verbs that describe showing or protecting one's personality. Typical phrases are: 'seine Individualität ausdrücken' (to express one's individuality), 'seine Individualität betonen' (to emphasize one's individuality), or 'seine Individualität bewahren' (to preserve one's individuality).
Viele Künstler versuchen, ihre Individualität in ihren Werken auszudrücken.
Many artists try to express their individuality in their works.
The word 'Individualität' (individuality) belongs more to written language or educated usage. It is often found in texts about art, psychology, fashion, or society.
Die moderne Gesellschaft legt großen Wert auf die Individualität des Einzelnen.
Modern society places great value on the individuality of the individual.
personality
Persönlichkeit encompasses a person’s entire character. Individualität, on the other hand, focuses on the traits that distinguish this person from others. Persönlichkeit is appropriate for a person’s general nature, while Individualität refers to their distinctive character.
Ihr ungewöhnlicher Kleidungsstil zeigt ihre Individualität besonders deutlich.
Her unusual style of dress clearly shows her individuality.
Ihre ruhige und geduldige Persönlichkeit macht die Zusammenarbeit angenehm.
Her calm and patient personality makes working together pleasant.
