personalized

UK: ˈpɜː.sən.ə.laɪzd | US: ˈpɝː.sən.ə.laɪzd

Definition
  1. adj. customized or tailored to an individual’s preferences or needs

  2. vt. the act of making something uniquely suited to a person

Structure
person <individual>al <adjective suffix>ize <verb suffix>ed <past participle>
Etymology

The word "personalized" originates from the Latin "persona" (mask, character), evolving into "person" (an individual) in English. The suffix "-al" transforms it into an adjective ("personal"), while "-ize" converts it into a verb ("personalize"). Finally, "-ed" indicates the past participle or adjective form. The term reflects the concept of adapting something to a specific individual, mirroring societal shifts toward customization in services and products.

Examples
  1. The company offers personalized recommendations based on your browsing history.

  2. She received a personalized gift with her name engraved on it.

  3. The app allows users to create personalized workout plans.

  4. His approach to teaching is highly personalized to each student’s learning style.

  5. The email was personalized with the recipient’s first name in the subject line.