individuation
/ˌɪndɪˌvɪdʒuˈeɪʃən/
the process of becoming a distinct individual
individuation in a sentence
“Adolescence is a critical period for individuation.”
Origin of individuation
Latin individuus indivisible, from in- not + dividuus divisible
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