individualized
UK: ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪzd | US: ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlaɪzd
adj. tailored or adapted to meet the unique needs or characteristics of a person or group
vt. the act of making something specific to an individual
individualized = in<not> + divid<divide> + ualized<made into>
- in (Latin prefix: "not")
- divid (Latin root: "divide," from dividere)
- ualized (suffix: "made into," combining -ual (relating to) + -ized (cause to be))
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin individuus ("indivisible"), from in- (not) + dividuus (divisible). Over time, individual evolved to mean "a single, distinct entity," and the suffix -ized was added to form the verb/adjective, emphasizing customization ("made indivisible/uniquely whole"). The logic reflects shifting from "cannot be divided" to "treated as a unique unit."
The teacher provided individualized feedback to each student.
Modern healthcare increasingly focuses on individualized treatment plans.
The software allows for individualized user settings.
Her approach to coaching is highly individualized.
The study emphasized the importance of individualized learning strategies.