B2 noun Neutral

개별성

[ɡɛbjʌlsʰʌŋ]

The quality or state of being individual or unique. It refers to characteristics that distinguish one person or thing from others.

Examples

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예술 작품은 작가의 개별성이 잘 드러나야 한다.

A work of art should clearly show the artist's individuality.

2

집단주의 사회에서는 개별성이 무시되기 쉽다.

Individuality is easily ignored in a collectivist society.

3

우리는 각 제품의 개별성을 강조하는 마케팅을 한다.

We do marketing that emphasizes the individuality of each product.

Word Family

Noun
개별성
Adverb
개별적으로
Adjective
개별적인
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Memory Tip

Individual (개별) + Property (성). The property of being individual.

Quick Quiz

교사는 학생들을 획일적으로 대하지 말고 그들의 ____을 고려해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 개별성

Examples

1

예술 작품은 작가의 개별성이 잘 드러나야 한다.

formal

A work of art should clearly show the artist's individuality.

2

집단주의 사회에서는 개별성이 무시되기 쉽다.

academic

Individuality is easily ignored in a collectivist society.

3

우리는 각 제품의 개별성을 강조하는 마케팅을 한다.

business

We do marketing that emphasizes the individuality of each product.

4

너만의 개별성을 잃지 마.

informal

Don't lose your individuality.

5

개별성을 인정받는 것은 자아 실현에 중요하다.

everyday

Being recognized for one's individuality is important for self-actualization.

Word Family

Noun
개별성
Adverb
개별적으로
Adjective
개별적인

Common Collocations

개별성을 존중하다 to respect individuality
개별성을 띠다 to exhibit individuality
개별성을 말살하다 to suppress/obliterate individuality
인간의 개별성 human individuality
개별성 강화 strengthening individuality

Common Phrases

개별성 확보

securing individuality

개별성 부각

highlighting individuality

고유한 개별성

unique individuality

Often Confused With

개별성 vs 개성

개성 (personality/character) is more casual, while 개별성 (individuality) is more academic and analytical.

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Usage Notes

Common in psychology and education essays in IELTS Academic.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '개발' (development). Focus on '별' (separate).

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Memory Tip

Individual (개별) + Property (성). The property of being individual.

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Word Origin

Hanja 個 (individual) + 別 (separate) + 性 (property).

Grammar Patterns

~의 개별성 개별성이 뚜렷하다

Quick Quiz

교사는 학생들을 획일적으로 대하지 말고 그들의 ____을 고려해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 개별성

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표출

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인지력

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회피하다

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상실하다

B2

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B2

To be deeply impressed or engraved in one's mind, memory, or history so that it is not easily forgotten.

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