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How do you spell Individual?

Correct spelling

individual

INDIVID + UAL. Think: not divided.

Why is individual spelled this way?

From Latin individuus, indivisible. IN (not) + DIVIDUUS (divisible). An individual cannot be divided further — the smallest unit of humanity.

Common misspellings of individual

indivudualindvidualindividuallindavidual

Example

Every individual has unique talents.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "individual". INDIVID + UAL. Think: not divided.
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