individuate

• POS: Verb (transitive)
• HYPHEN: in=di=vid=u=ate

CIDE DICTIONARY

individuate, a. [See Individual.].

 Undivided.  [1913 Webster]

individuate, v. t. 

 To distinguish from others of the species; to endow with individuality; to divide into individuals; to discriminate.  [1913 Webster]
"The soul, as the prime individuating principle, and the said reserved portion of matter as an essential and radical part of the individuation, shall . . . make up and restore the same individual person."  [1913 Webster]
"Life is individuated into infinite numbers, that have their distinct sense and pleasure."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

individuate, v.tr. individualize; form into an individual.

Derivative

individuation n.

Etymology

med.L individuare (as INDIVIDUAL)