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单词 individualisms
释义

individualism

noun

in·​di·​vid·​u·​al·​ism ˌin-də-ˈvi-jə-wə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce individualism (audio)
-ˈvij-wə-,
-ˈvi-jə-ˌli-
1
a(1)
: a doctrine that the interests of the individual are or ought to be ethically paramount
also : conduct guided by such a doctrine
(2)
: the conception that all values, rights, and duties originate in individuals
b
: a theory maintaining the political and economic independence of the individual and stressing individual initiative, action, and interests
also : conduct or practice guided by such a theory
2
a
: individuality
b
: an individual peculiarity : idiosyncrasy

Synonyms

  • crotchet
  • curiosity
  • eccentricity
  • erraticism
  • idiosyncrasy
  • kink
  • mannerism
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quiddity
  • quip
  • quirk
  • singularity
  • tic
  • trick
  • twist
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Example Sentences

a society that believes strongly in individualism He was respected for his self-reliance and individualism.
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Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

individualisms

noun

plural of individualism
1
as in characteristics
an odd or peculiar habit the novelist gives each character an assortment of individualisms that sets them apart

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • characteristics
  • tricks
  • traits
  • mannerisms
  • habits
  • erraticisms
  • peculiarities
  • singularities
  • quirks
  • idiosyncrasies
  • quiddities
  • eccentricities
  • curiosities
  • twists
  • crotchets
  • tics
  • kinks
  • oddities
  • attributes
  • properties
  • quips
  • patterns
  • practices
  • tendencies
  • characters
  • neuroticisms
  • attitudes
  • personalities
  • affectations
  • customs
  • airs
  • ways
  • addictions
  • abnormalities
  • perversions
  • identities
  • wonts
  • predispositions
  • leanings
  • partialities
  • inclinations
  • individualities
  • proclivities
  • marks
  • dispositions
  • practises
  • humors
  • temperaments
  • predilections
  • propensities
  • penchants
  • bents
  • natures
  • geniuses
  • genii
  • turns

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conformities
2
as in identities
the set of qualities that make a person different from other people his individualism and epic vision set him well apart from other architects of his generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • identities
  • personalities
  • selfhoods
  • characters
  • individualities
  • self-identities
  • singularities
  • peculiarities
  • idiosyncrasies
  • temperaments
  • natures
  • dispositions
  • tempers
  • humors
  • independences

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • conventionalities
  • conformities
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